TIL a hoof stand makes a huge difference for my back

I always thought hoof stands were just for show until I borrowed one from a guy at the Kentucky farrier meetup last month. After 3 hours of trimming with it vs without, my lower back didn't ache at all. Any other farriers here swear by one for heavy horses?

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king.andrew4mo ago

You said "after 3 hours of trimming with it vs without" and that's exactly what I want to ask about. Were you using it for every single horse that day or just the big draft types? I've been on the fence about getting one because I trim mostly light horses and ponies, but my lower back has been screaming at me after long days. Did you find it slowed you down at all having to set it up and move it around?

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blake_bell294mo ago

I mean yeah my back hurts after a long day too but I just stretch and pop some ibuprofen and I'm fine, is it really that bad for you? Sounds like you might need a better chair more than a whole new tool.

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