Are my horses hooves too short?

phoe

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My gelding had the farrier yesterday morning and seemed a little stiff/foot sore in the evening. I've had the same farrier for 6 years and there have never been any problems so I'm a bit clueless when it comes to how short is too short (hooves, obviously!). He may have just been a little foot sore as he was a few weeks overdue getting shod but I'm not sure if his feet are a tad too short? Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks!:o
 
No they don't look too short to me. It could be possible the farrier has put a nail in too tight. Is there any possibility your boy could have laminitis?
 
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