Old timer told me my clinches were garbage, he was right

Been shoeing for about 5 years now and thought I had my clinch game down. Last spring Bob, this guy who's been at it since the 70s, watched me finish a set on a draft cross and just shook his head. He said I was pulling too hard and not cutting the nails short enough, making the clinch weak and the foot look like crap. I bit the bullet and let him walk me through it his way, shorter nails and way less force on the pull. First few horses felt weird but now my clinches hold way better and the owners actually compliment the look. Any of you guys ever have to unlearn a bad habit an old hand called out?

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diana_flores253d ago

Haha oh man, Bob sounds like a legend who just needed to humble you a bit! Nothing like getting schooled by someone who's been around the block before you were born.

joseph4483d ago

@diana_flores25 right on the money lol. Old heads always got some hidden wisdom.