I have the same problem. As the hooves are typical TB, my farrier has been using aluminium shoes, as the nails are much finer. He still suffers after having the fronts done. He has been sore for nearly three weeks now, the vet saw him and said 'too much shoeing'. What can I do, I am so worried...
I am having trouble with new thoroughbred, flat footed, sensitive, gelding. He has been cold shod with aluminum fronts 3 times since end of March :mad: suggested hot shoeing with steel but told not a good idea as hooves are weak. Just been 'googling' and found Ground Control Plastic shoes...