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Notice a rise in hoof wall separations? It's probably our technique.
Honestly, most farriers swear by deep grooving, but it's doing damage. Tbh, I've switched to light scoring and the difference is clear.
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kelly_palmer906mo ago
Deep grooving isn't always wrong, just often overdone.
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victor_perry905mo ago
What if those separations are from weak walls and not the groove? Light scoring might not give enough grip on a wet or muddy track... a horse could lose a shoe at the wrong moment. Deep grooves have been the standard for a reason, they lock that shoe in place. I've seen light scoring fail on working horses that need real hold. Maybe the problem isn't the method, it's knowing when to use it.
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