Now That’s a Great Idea
Grooming/Farrier Table
M
any have asked about my
grooming/farrier table. Here are
two views of what we built, one
before we added the rolling casters and
the floor mat.
The height you build your table will
depend on your height. I’m short, so
didn’t need it as high as some. My two
minis have no trouble hopping up on the
table and backing off or turning around
and stepping off. I use it as a washrack -
saves your back while washing manes and
tails. You might also add removable sides
or rails so if your horse steps to one side
he won’t fall off the opposite side. If you
opt to make yours a bit taller, building a
small ramp for entering and exiting might
be a good idea. My two horses quickly
learned to stand in the middle and not
step off. We just added the middle board
on the front, to have a spot to tie them
to (They are not tied hard and fast, just
their rope looped through a ring in the
middle and then a wrap).
Our stand is made with new, pressure
treated 2x6” wood scrap pieces that we
already had on hand. I purchased high
quality casters for ease in moving it
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Idea and photos from Lynda Harris
Photos courtesy of A Rockin’ Heart Ranch
around. These should be locked so the stand
doesn’t move around when in use. (We did
forget one time and the table moved slightly
-not easily but it did move). I also added a mat
over the floor, keeping it non-slip and a when
using your table as a wash rack it should allow
water to drain through it (this one is actually a
door mat I found).
Our bet is your farrier is going to appreciate
this tool too! Great for hoof trims or for ease in
harnessing your driving mini. Such a great, back
saving idea and looks easy enough for almost
anyone to tackle.
S U M M E R 2017
Miniature Horse World 41