SNORKEY
Well-Known Member
I really like my farrier, he always turns up early, is cheaper than others as we have been long term customers and is a nice guy.
But last year my horse kept going hoping lame, after X-rays and a day at the vets, they could only find that his feet were in a bad way, and he was way to long in the toe with no heel. So my farrier has since been just cutting the toe and put natural balance shoes on. He's now sound but his feet still look long. Also we have an unshod ish and a young cob, both their feet are looking worse Since we first hot them. Every time I politely point out that their feet are sloping a lot, but he says its their natural shape. Even after a recent trim there's a bend and slope to them! I hate the idea of not being loyal and trying to find a reliable farrier but should I ditch him or be honest with him first?
But last year my horse kept going hoping lame, after X-rays and a day at the vets, they could only find that his feet were in a bad way, and he was way to long in the toe with no heel. So my farrier has since been just cutting the toe and put natural balance shoes on. He's now sound but his feet still look long. Also we have an unshod ish and a young cob, both their feet are looking worse Since we first hot them. Every time I politely point out that their feet are sloping a lot, but he says its their natural shape. Even after a recent trim there's a bend and slope to them! I hate the idea of not being loyal and trying to find a reliable farrier but should I ditch him or be honest with him first?