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Barney Cummings
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Toronto CADORA
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Toronto CADORA s turning 40 and we're celebrating! If you are, or ever were, a member of this great club, join us on Barnmice and reunite with old friends. And watch for details on a special reunion event later in 2009! Spread the word!
Thanks Barney (and Jayme too)
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HoofTalk evaluates the Pony’s (Blue) conformation. Watching the hoofs hit the ground as the Pony walks. Barney then trims accordingly.
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HoofTalk evaluates the Pony’s (Blue) conformation. Watching the hoofs hit the ground as the Pony walks. Barney then trims accordingly.
Great information, thanks Barney!
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Barney discusses the pros and cons of Quarter, Toe, and No Clips.
Hey Barney: The what to expect in a farrier has some stutters in it. Don't forget I am expecting a video between you and one of the barefoot horse trimmers. That would be a dandy. See you soon! Gail.
Do you recommend that farriers be a member of the Ontario Farrier's Association or other provincial farrier assocations (or The American Farrier Association)?
Is this a sign that the farrier is up to date with current educational news and advancemen…
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Barney discuss what client can expect in a Farrier.
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I was glad to see the info on keeping the foot in shape between farrier visits. I have a rasp but did not know what to do with it. Cheers! Gail. See you Friday at Leslie's Sept.18!
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- About Me:
- Barney Cummings has nearly 30 years of experience in the farrier industry. He is a current member and has served on the board of the Ontario Farrier’s Association (OFA) and a current member of the American Farrier’s Association.
Barney Cummings served as the farrier for the Canadian Dressage and Jumper teams at the Athens Olympics and he was farrier to members of the Canadian and Columbian team at the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, one of whom went on to become silver medallist that year. Barney is also the personal farrier to several high-end competitors including a Gold Medal Dressage competitor at the 2006 Royal Agricultural Fair in Toronto.
Barney is also part owner of BWD Equine Services Ltd. who provide on site farrier services to events such as The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and the Summer Series at Palgrave (EMG).
BWD also provides professional horse transportation throughout Canada and the USA.
- Country
- Canada
- Website:
- http://www.bwdequineservices.com
- Topics of Interest
- Dressage, Eventing, Jumper, Hunter, Saddle Seat, General RidingAdvice, Horse Care, Shows and Competitions
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 6:43pm on December 16, 2009,
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca said…
- Hi Barney - Sending you warm wishes from England. Have a great Christmas see you when I get back.
Sarah
- At 11:38pm on November 14, 2009,
Dorothy McDonall said…
- Hey Barney! Thanks for joining the Toronto CADORA reunion group and your very generous silent auction item. We appreciate your support very much. Be well ... Dorothy :-)
- At 1:43pm on August 9, 2009,
Jackie Cochran said… - Hi Barney,
I have been trimming hooves for about 35 years, mostly my horses. Due to my MS I can no longer 1) hold the horse's hoof between my legs or over my knee (I'm too weak & unsteady, or 2) use the nippers because my hands are too weak to do it one handed. I am now just using the rasp and hoof knife between farrier visits. Could you please do a video of helpful hints for weaklings like me?
Thanks, Jackie
- At 10:39pm on June 18, 2009,
Margaret H. Ostrowski said… - Glad to see you're on the blog. I have a 16 yr old TH (never raced); he is just on the down side of a 6 wk abscess; the farrier and I are waiting for it to "blow"; he says it will probably blow out the coronet band; how soon can someone ride after an abscess --- as of last weekend he was still somewhat lame at the trot although was able to work out some of it....any thoughts? Thanks! Margaret
- At 2:56pm on June 16, 2009,
Marla Ellestad said…
- Hi,
I have donkeys and their feet are so different than horses! One has no heel and the other one gets too much heel and the front. Any tips for the heel less one? Thanks
Marla
- At 7:25am on June 16, 2009,
Heather said… - Hi!
Do you have any suggestions for helping a horse go barefoot? I have an OTT Standardbred that I am retraining to saddle. I've had him since last September, and he is still very sensitive on gravel.
What type of trim is the best for that? I ask because the last time my farrier was out my gelding was more sore than usual. I checked his trim and the walls of the hoof were extremely beveled, so it seemed that his sole was the only thing in contact with the ground.
My gelding is six, and healthy otherwise.
Thanks.
Looking forward to reading your responses!
- At 12:47pm on June 15, 2009,
Shirley said… - Hello!
I do have a question about horse hooves. I live in Michigan. This year we have gone back and forth from VERY WET to VERY DRY all spring. Not much in between. Most of the horses where I board are barefoot. Most of them are having problems chipping more then I'd consider normal. Even the horses that are eating special supplements for their hoofs are having problems.
Do you recommend some type of topical treatment?
Also, do you have any information or experience with the rounding rasps that are being sold as a good thing to use in between trims?
Sounds like a great idea to nip/file things off before they have a chance to worsen. But, I know that some things that sound great in theory aren't so great in reality.
Looking forward to the information that you provide to those of us on BarnMice....great group!
- At 11:57pm on June 11, 2009,
Dorothy McDonall said…
- Hey, Barney ... welcome to Barnmice. That was me parked in your way at Oakcrest today. :-) Cheerz!
- At 10:35am on June 11, 2009,
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca said…
- Welcome Barney!! :)
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