>>> So what do you do then? V
Most chestnuts will "self-trim" if/when they need it. Wanda's Kria might be an except since she's a senior, and of course, there are always exceptions. My rule-of-thumb (no pun intended) would be if in doubt, do nothing. They typically don't grow all that fast, so you can wait and ask your vet and/or farrier when they are out next time if your horses' chestnuts are long enough for concern. And don't worry, Virginia, with time you'll get the hang of all these pesky details! With 25 horses on the farm, I can't remember the last time I trimmed a chestnut. I used to fret over them, but not any more. In the years I've owned horses, I've only seen one bloody chestnut on our farm...and that was one I decided to trim myself. Oops. :) Karen Thomas, NC
