A trainer in Kentucky insisted I never use a hoof stand for trimming.

Nora Lewis · 2026-03-12T17:40:05.533651+00:00

He said it builds bad habits and weakens your back. I've used one for fifteen years without a single issue, and my back is fine. Anyone have a strong opinion on this, or is it just old-school thinking?

wendy3917mo ago

What works for one person can be a bad habit for another. My farrier friend, like @the_nathan's, says it's all about how you set your stance. If your back is fine after fifteen years, you're probably using it right.

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mia_hart907mo ago

My old boss in Tennessee banned them for the same reason. I tried trimming without one for a year and my knees were shot. Sometimes the stand is the tool that saves your body, not hurts it.

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the_nathan7mo ago

My farrier in Lexington uses one for every single trim. It's about proper posture, not the tool itself.

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