I read somewhere that Hackney's hooves are trimmed with the toe left a bit longer to accentuate their action. I've been having Bunny trimmed normally for the past year but was wondering if this type of trim really would make a difference in her gait?
You can tell that she picks her feet up more than most horses, but its not as high as the ones you see in the show ring. I really love that look, but of course if its bad for their hooves I wouldn't do it.
So basically just curious if
A) the toe left long is in fact the way they trim,
B) if it harms the hoof in any way,
c) if it actually makes any impact on their gait,
And d) Other than trimming the hoof in a certain way, is there any specific training they use to get them to pick up their feet?
Thanks in advance.