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I have a new farrier. Third time shoeing I noticed that he put in and then pulled out again and replaced at least 6 nails. This is not a criticism but I haven’t seen this before. What would you think of this? I guess it worried me as he pricked my friend’s horse a month ago. Once he had a good…
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I have a 12 yr. old overweight QH mare who is mainly a pasture ornament due to lack of time. She is not and has never been lame. About four years ago, a new farrier pointed out that her left front was slightly dished. She had never foundered. It has never caused her any problems but might…
I have some pictures of a horse I just got today (it got trimmed by a barefoot trimmer right before I picked it up). I’m sorry that these are not good pictures and I do not have many pictures. My camera isn’t very good.
Left front: Image: http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4973/lftfront.jpg …
We have page after page of front feet. I am growing increasingly curious about hind feet. How about we display here some of the various ways of shoeing hind feet and explanation for why. Personally, I don’t like shoeing fronts without hinds, but that’s just me.
I have heard several times on…
My mom’s horse needs your help. Our vet has diagnosed her with Navicular and we have tried several different concepts with our farrier. We are running out of steam here and need some help. Our vet says it’s the end of road. My farrier has tried shoes with wedges and silicone, but it’s not been very…
Could someone explain when it is best to use an aluminum shoe versus a steel shoe. WHat is best for a horses hoof. I know the weight is vastly different but what about an aluminum shoe being better for the horses hoof comfort? etc? What are the pros an…
History on me… been in horses for awhile work a ful time job in hospital took off for 3 weeks to go to KHS loved it really intrigued but couldnt say longer due to work and finances. I an slowly working to gain knowledge and skills. I have been trimming my own horses for a few months got prob 3…
This is the hind of my mare shod exactly 5 weeks ago. I was startled to see this hole in her hoof a few days ago. On the whole, the horse seems comfortable and well balanced. She does get arena abrasion but I haven’t ridden much since she was shod and only in the arena a couple of times. The…
