Accidentally gone barefoot again ?

[Mule]

Some of you might remember I tried to take the beast barefoot for 5 months in late 2019- 2020. The poor thing couldn't adjust so I had him re-shod.

This year I planned to give him a 6 weeks winter break and then re-shoe. He is now out of them 9.5 weeks and is marching around without a care in the world

The bizarre thing is, last year I watched his diet, put him on a good supplement and it didn't work out. I've done feck all this year and he seems to have taken to it like a duck to water The farrier said that his hooves have worn very short but they are hard, so he's hopeful.

I got him a pair of cavallos in a size smaller than the ones I had previously tried. They fit. However, he doesn't stride out as much as usual in them. I'm tempted to measure again and try to get a lightweight boot.

 

[Mule]

I don't want to get my hopes up 100%. If he gets sore in turnout I'll re-shoe him. Last time he got sore 6 weeks in. He's now 9.5 weeks in so it's looking positive. I suppose it will just depend on whether he can grow enough hoof wall to keep up with wear. (He grows feck all)

 

[PurBee]

It’ll be interesting to see how he gets on longterm, this time round! ?

It’s so weird, i can relate to your experience - we can fuss and research and buy all necessities and still fail, other times we just do the thing, it works out with barely any effort, and there’s nothing to fuss over at all! ?‍

I’ve come to the conclusion that we block success by really wanting the thing tried, being very attached to a desired outcome. If we adjust our attitude and have a more loose ‘try it and see’ approach, things oftentimes go smoother.

 

[Mule]

It’ll be interesting to see how he gets on longterm, this time round! ?

It’s so weird, i can relate to your experience - we can fuss and research and buy all necessities and still fail, other times we just do the thing, it works out with barely any effort, and there’s nothing to fuss over at all! ?‍

I’ve come to the conclusion that we block success by really wanting the thing tried, being very attached to a desired outcome. If we adjust our attitude and have a more loose ‘try it and see’ approach, things oftentimes go smoother.

Isn't it bizarre
It would be great for him if it worked out because it makes the world of difference to him.

 

[PurBee]

Look forward to hearing updates how he gets on ?

 

[Mule]

Look forward to hearing updates how he gets on ?

I'll update the thread as we progress with it

 

[paddy555]

It’ll be interesting to see how he gets on longterm, this time round! ?

It’s so weird, i can relate to your experience - we can fuss and research and buy all necessities and still fail, other times we just do the thing, it works out with barely any effort, and there’s nothing to fuss over at all! ?‍

I’ve come to the conclusion that we block success by really wanting the thing tried, being very attached to a desired outcome. If we adjust our attitude and have a more loose ‘try it and see’ approach, things oftentimes go smoother.

yes it's really weird, for years I had BF horses, they had no supplement, no special diet in fact I would hate to post what they had to eat. no hoof boots in those days never even thought about their feet and they were fine
look forward to your progress Mule.

 

[Mule]

yes it's really weird, for years I had BF horses, they had no supplement, no special diet in fact I would hate to post what they had to eat. no hoof boots in those days never even thought about their feet and they were fine
look forward to your progress Mule.

I just assumed he'd be back in shoes after 6 weeks. He was even getting scoops of sugary coarse mix for the first few weeks ?

 

[paddy555]

I just assumed he'd be back in shoes after 6 weeks. He was even getting scoops of sugary coarse mix for the first few weeks ?

I am ashamed to say mine were getting similar scoops for many years and were very sound BF on it.

 

[Mule]

I am ashamed to say mine were getting similar scoops for many years and were very sound BF on it.

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[ycbm]

Come on! You can't start a thread like this and give us no photos ? !

 

[Mule]

Come on! You can't start a thread like this and give us no photos ? !

I was just thinking that myself!
I'll try to get some tomorrow. I'll be interested to see what you think

 

[Reacher]

Look forward to hearing updates how he gets on ?

Ditto! Keeping fingers crossed for you

 

[Cragrat]

Thats great news!

And we defintely need photos please

Just curous- what time year did you ry to ake him barefoot last time? Was he having more grass than this time?

 

[brighteyes]

I went mad and got Scoots for all mine. They go unshod anyway - one is a full TB, but I was limited with taking them places with gravelly surfaces and was noticing toe wear on two of them. Two of them fit the same ones (well, OK, they wear the same sizes) and although Scoot Boots Inc (or whatever they are called) said they weren't going to fit, they do! They don't rub or twist and only bonkers ponio can flick one of his off by treading on it while larking about like a 2 yo. It stays put fine if he behaves with a modicum of 'normal'. I sent off for a fit-kit and managed to size all mine for the £15 hire and return fee and have found some second-hand ones of the right size also. Pony is unshod behind but he's going to get a pair of size 0 slims when some appear on eBay. They are low profile, lightweight, simple to fit and remove and to some extent fit-adjustable with DIY shims and ideas from a very resourceful FB group. They wear them for hacking and on the walker, which as yet is not floored and just smooth concrete. Mare sometimes twists one hind by swivelling on her EVA stable mats if she is being stressy but they just stay there and are nothing like as scary as a half-thrown shoe! Cost-wise I am winning already.

Pony is very possibly sub-clinically laminitic (age/breed and genetic EMS though not tested) but he is sound as a pound in them, with no extra sole padding, which is optional, on any going - so maybe he isn't. I was very skeptical and a bit horrified at the cost initially but it's like having instant shoes and I am very happy with them. They look very smart!

I do not represent the company - who categorically assured me they were not suitable for my horses, based on the correct photos and measurements I supplied - as did two outlets offering them in their ranges. Still don't know what to make of that.