emfen1305
Well-Known Member
I posted a little while ago worried that when my horse started going back out after box rest he would pull his shoes off, and lo and behold, less than 24 hours after going on, the right one is off! I don't want to go into all of the backstory about why he needs to be shod, it has happened with multiple farriers and his foot doesn't show any signs of being weak. I would really appreciate ideas on how I can keep it on! It is only ever the right foot, i don't think over reaching is the problem but could be, i think it is a combination of pawing the ground when he is playing and then standing on his foot and twisting in the deep divots in the field so I am looking for options! He has overreach boots on already. I have narrowed it down to 3:
1) Put him in a boot for turn out to protect the hoof and shoe - I am specifically thinking about the woof wear medical boot, not what it is designed for but a cheap and cheerful option to try. I thought about cavallos or something similar but they are expensive if they go missing!
2) Bigger overreach boots with a sausage boot/brushing boot to stop them from riding up. I have already tried multiple overreach boots brands but no luck!
3) As above plus tape. I am not sure on how this would work, I was planning on buying gorilla tape and asking my farrier to show me the best way to stick it on! Probably some sort of poultice style..
Have I missed anything? Currently contemplating tethering him on a 20m radius so at least I can find the bleeding thing when it does come off!
1) Put him in a boot for turn out to protect the hoof and shoe - I am specifically thinking about the woof wear medical boot, not what it is designed for but a cheap and cheerful option to try. I thought about cavallos or something similar but they are expensive if they go missing!
2) Bigger overreach boots with a sausage boot/brushing boot to stop them from riding up. I have already tried multiple overreach boots brands but no luck!
3) As above plus tape. I am not sure on how this would work, I was planning on buying gorilla tape and asking my farrier to show me the best way to stick it on! Probably some sort of poultice style..
Have I missed anything? Currently contemplating tethering him on a 20m radius so at least I can find the bleeding thing when it does come off!