04/06/2026
HM, I have so many questions. Please teach me. I'm receptive to your wisdom.....
This photo is from a case outside of the UK. I'm very grateful to the owner of this horse for sharing this story with me. The horse was laminitic and the owner reached out to HM. She was initially encouraged to complete the online course for approx £300 which she did. Then she was encouraged to "trim' her own horse. Having some trimming experience previously, this owner was willing to listen and learn more.
It didn't go well. Her lovely horse got worse. Eventually she was 'paddling' with her long toes, creating very difficult mobility and worsening pain and discomfort.
The owner expressed her concerns to LS via messenger.
I'm not going to share the full messages, but I will share two quotes directly from LS. The HM boss, guru, fountain of knowledge.
* I am concerned she's is not improving much at all.
* Bring her toes back just enough to fit in the boots.
What the hell? Why? Who? When? What?
What about the 'Toe pillar'??
I thought that was crucial? That's your goddam signature!
My questions to HM, which I will add to my previous bank of unanswered questions.
Why, when you voice concern for a horse you have no intention of attending to, would you not recommend veterinary intervention?
Why, when you tell us the toe pillar is so important to healing, would you advise to remove this?
If the toe pillar is crucial to the healing journey, what purpose does it hold when the point of the toe is never in ground contact?
If the toe pillar is obsolete due to the absence of ground contact, then how can you ensure loading throughout the hoof is balanced and appropriate to the pathology?
I have many many more questions.
Though I don't want to over face those regular names in our comments. Let's keep it simple for the clan.
Any explanation your can provide will be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you for your wisdom. I'm learning all the time.
The floor is yours...... ?
Equine Scientia PhD, MSc and BSc hons