Posted by Mata on June 12, 2001 at 01:14:17:
In Reply to: Re: Losing shoes - very frustrated posted by Derin Foor on June 11, 2001 at 22:37:19:
: It would bother me as the owner or the farrier if the horse was "very, very sore, even on soft bedding" after removing the shoes....I would be looking for underlying problems before continuing this horse's training.....radiographs would show depth of sole and any rotation present
Derin -
the vet came out to see him the day after his shoes were pulled, and said all was OK, although he did *not* take x-rays. The horse felt better almost immediately his shoes were replaced. Should I still be worried?
My current farrier has managed to keep the front shoes on since last time by shoeing very tight to the inside wall, with very little room for heel expansion. Will this prove harmful long-term? How do people feel about Keratex hoof hardener? It's hot and dry here, and he's bedded on shavings. I try to oil his hooves daily, and have started him on a high biotin and methionine supplement. farrier suggests leaving him unshod over the winter to allow hooves to spread out a bit too - good idea? What to watch for?
thanks,
Mata