Posted by Gary on March 24, 2004 at 16:17:48:
In Reply to: Shoes posted by Amy on March 24, 2004 at 11:17:32:
: I have looked all over. Exactly how long do the horses need shoes. I have heard every 6 weeks to 8 weeks. Who is right? I can't find a drfinite answer!!!
If your horse needs to wear shoes, then they should be reset in that 6 to 8 week window. A healthy foot will usually grow at least 1/4 inch of new growth in that period of time. So the shoes need to be removed and the new growth of hoof trimmed and the shoes reset or new applied. Hope this helps you, Good Luck! Gary