"and I think trying to "fix" things is why I'm in the mess I'm in now."
Exactly right!!! I've made the same mistakes with Tuffy, . In trying to help Tuffy I think we've made him worse. The more crap I try, the worse he gets.
You're also right about the arrogant farriers. Some of them do come across as prima donna know-it-alls.
Well, I didn't mean to come across as unkind about them, but I don't think there is many situations where 1 cure for a problem fix's it in every situation. To many variables.I'm thinking the most important thing a farrier needs is an open mind:). I'm really beginning to feel sorry for horses:). They sure put up with alot of bungling on our parts.
Becky