The Farmers Mart Apr/May 2016 - Issue 45 | Page 9

Yorkshire Foot Trimmers The Foot Trimming side started in 2009 after Robert needed a trimmer for one of the cows that was lame. He couldn’t get one because there was an 18 week waiting list! A friend sent one round, but he charged a fortune and didn’t even realise Meg was lame. Robert and Mandy were convinced that there was a definite market for this service so carried out a lot of research. That revealed – to their amazement - that a lot of trimmers wouldn’t tackle the big animals - or ones with horns - and wouldn’t do front feet! So they both trained and qualified to learn the trade, bought a crush and off they went. They operate a superb service and will go anywhere in the country and do all sizes of animal - horned or not and all feet. Also they have a set charge per mile and a set charge per animal so farmers know exactly what www.farmers-mart.co.uk Apr/May 2016 9