JHC
Well-Known Member
Ok, so I couldn't think of an appropriate title as I have quite a few questions.
I've recently gone from full livery to renting my own yard so turnout management has been a little hit and miss.
The grass has started to grow and the farmer has put sheep in the field that the horse's graze. There will be 15 sheep, 1 horsre and mini on 5 acres. Now, I've read somewhere that an over-grazed field can cause the grass to be high in sugar (in spring/summer). . Is that right?
Next question! I recently took the shoes off my mare, having had the vet over he was not overly concerned about her hooves considering the feed she's been fed while with me and with her previous owner and other reasons but it can be managed. Feed has been changed (thankyou Oberon etc..) . One of her fronts has become really crumbly, and she's very sore on it whereas her other front she is sound on hard ground but not stones understandably.
How much can the hoof crumble until I should start to worry?
My farrier does not believe she will be able to go barefoot, and is generally very negative about it all so I'm looking for barefoot trimmer/podartist. Can anyone recommend me someone who covers North Devon?
I know I was going to ask another question but I can't remember.
Oh and happy valentines everyone!!
I've recently gone from full livery to renting my own yard so turnout management has been a little hit and miss.
The grass has started to grow and the farmer has put sheep in the field that the horse's graze. There will be 15 sheep, 1 horsre and mini on 5 acres. Now, I've read somewhere that an over-grazed field can cause the grass to be high in sugar (in spring/summer). . Is that right?
Next question! I recently took the shoes off my mare, having had the vet over he was not overly concerned about her hooves considering the feed she's been fed while with me and with her previous owner and other reasons but it can be managed. Feed has been changed (thankyou Oberon etc..) . One of her fronts has become really crumbly, and she's very sore on it whereas her other front she is sound on hard ground but not stones understandably.
How much can the hoof crumble until I should start to worry?
My farrier does not believe she will be able to go barefoot, and is generally very negative about it all so I'm looking for barefoot trimmer/podartist. Can anyone recommend me someone who covers North Devon?
I know I was going to ask another question but I can't remember.
Oh and happy valentines everyone!!
