The British-based Donkey Sanctuary has recently launched a new short film on DVD that provides visual and technical support for farriers about the fine points of donkey hoof care.
An Introduction to Donkey Foot Care is free to all farriers and their apprentices and has been produced by the donkey-welfare charity to pass on the latest advice based from the charity's own experiences in the care and management of donkeys. The film also identifies key differences between horses’ and donkeys’ feet.
There are four main chapters in the 15 minute film, including:• the normal donkey foot
• how to correctly trim a normal donkey foot
• how to deal with seedy toe (a.k.a. "white line disease" in the USA); and
• how to deal with trimming long feet.
The DVD is free on request only to qualified farriers and/or industry apprentices. To obtain a copy please send an email.
The Donkey Sanctuary also provides free information sheets and training to farriers.
