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Was sure a hoof stand was a waste of money until a vet in Boise said something.
I was trimming a big draft horse for a client and the vet, Dr. Miller, was out for a checkup. He watched me hunch over and said, 'Your back's gonna be shot by fifty, man. That stand isn't for the horse, it's for you.' I bought a basic one the next day. How many of you guys use one regularly, and did it take you a while to get used to it?
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alice_mitchell2mo ago
Honestly, it's the same with a lot of tools. We skip them thinking they're just extra gear, until someone points out they're actually for our own health. I used to lift everything wrong until a trainer showed me how I was wrecking my knees. That vet is totally right, it's an investment in your own body so you can keep doing the job. Took me a solid month of forcing myself to use my new lifting straps before it felt normal. Now I can't imagine going back, the difference is huge.
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emma_hayes802mo agoMost Upvoted
My buddy in construction fought using knee pads for ages, said they were slow. Now he swears by them after his joints stopped aching every night.
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riley_garcia1mo ago
My old boss had to practically force me to wear gloves for handling rough materials. I thought they made my hands clumsy and hated the feel. After a few weeks the constant small cuts and dry skin just stopped, and my grip actually got better with the right pair. It’s funny how the gear that feels like a hassle at first ends up being the thing that lets you work without hurting.
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