sam530•1d ago

Saw a barn in Kentucky using a totally different hoof stand setup

I was down in Lexington last month for a clinic and got a chance to peek into a big operation's barn. They had their hoof stands set up on these low, rolling carts, maybe 8 inches off the ground, instead of the usual tripod or single-post stands. The farrier would just roll the cart under the horse's hoof, do the work, and kick it to the next foot. The guy running it swore it saved his back and cut his time per horse by a solid 15 minutes because he wasn't constantly bending and repositioning. But it looked bulky, and I can't see it working in a tight stall or with a nervous horse that might kick at a moving cart. It got me thinking about how much our tools shape our work flow. Has anyone else tried a mobile setup like that, or is sticking with the classic stand still the better call for most jobs?

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paige8701d ago

That's a Kentucky Derby barn, not a normal setup.

dakota_rivera23h ago

Huh, makes you wonder what they do with those fancy barns the rest of the year. Bet they're just sitting empty most of the time. Seems like a huge waste of space and money.