Horse losing back shoes all the time in field - advice?

[Neddie123]

Ive got a horse that keeps pulling its back shoe off rolling in its field. I suspect looking at the marks on the trees its pulling them off while trying to get up form being under a tree.

I don't want to fence off the tree but wondering if over-reach boots might be worth trying? I've used the same farrier for years and never had this problem before but this is getting annoying as it is happening every 4 weeks!

Its always a back shoe and I wondered if anyone has tried these? They are pricey and Im concerned they will rub or become clogged with mud.

https://www.amirashop.co.uk/acatalo...D62zXuSmKsFfgwI2jVUaAgwVEALw_wcB#.X7F3zxP7TUo

Anyone tried them? Or does anyone have any better suggestions?

 

[Flowerofthefen]

I would just try over reach boots to start with. A sausage boot may also help.

 

[rextherobber]

mine has done this twice in the last 10 weeks, saw it happen last time, stood on shoe with the other foot, so interested to see what solutions there are! Again, have good farrier, and has never happened before

 

[Neddie123]

Im thinking of trying simple rubber bell boots in a larger size than required to cover the front of the back shoe. I can see this being a big problem once competitions are back up and running! Horse is guaranteed to pull shoes the night before a comp.

 

[Sprig]

I would try a sausage boot.

 

[Neddie123]

I would try a sausage boot.

Thanks for this suggestion. Do you think I should try instead of or as well as, an over-reach boot?

 

[Lots of Gift Bags]

Have you thought about just taking them off completely? Most horses will do well with no back shoes, saves money, better for their feet and halves your worries about losing shoes!

 

[Neddie123]

Have you thought about just taking them off completely? Most horses will do well with no back shoes, saves money, better for their feet and halves your worries about losing shoes!

I don't think this horse would cope well without shoes. TB in a lot of work including a lot of road work. I totally agree it's brilliant if you can remove shoes though!

 

[Lots of Gift Bags]

I don't think this horse would cope well without shoes. TB in a lot of work including a lot of road work. I totally agree it's brilliant if you can remove shoes though!

My farrier says most horses can do fine without back shoes, might be worth giving it a try.

 

[PapaverFollis]

Definitely worth trying taking just the back shoes off. If he keeps pulling shoes the hoof wall will be weakened now so it's only going to get easier and easier to pull them. A stint without will allow decent wall to regrow.

 

[magicmoments]

My Tb was forever pulling back shoes so took them off and his feet where a lot better once the nail holes grew out. Had to be a bit careful hacking for first few days after a trim. You could try hoof boots when hacking out if you are concerned.

 

[ycbm]

Lots of TBs are barefoot these days. Mine was bare all round.

A horse shouldn't be less capable after a trim than it was before it, magicmoments. It sounds like your hoof trimmer was taking too much off.
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[AUB]

My mare has rubber bell boots on all four in the field. I buy bright neon pink ones, they’re easier to find if she loses one.

 

[scats]

I find that even quite ‘footy’ TBs cope well with just front shoes on. Might be worth a try and it will save you money!

 

[ycbm]

Why do people think a sausage boot will help? They go round the fetlock?

 

[HashRouge]

I don't think this horse would cope well without shoes. TB in a lot of work including a lot of road work. I totally agree it's brilliant if you can remove shoes though!

She just means back shoes and most horses are fine with just fronts on. We used to pull my mare's back shoes every winter and I'd carry on doing exactly the same as before. If he keeps pulling his shoes he is going to damage his hooves - I'd try a couple of months with no back shoes on tbh.

 

[NickYoung]

Personally, I haven't tried Veredus but my brother has. He said they were not good for flat feet.
Recently I've stumbled across the blog https://horsezz.com/best-horse-protective-boots-review/ I've got Weaver Leather wraps. They aren't pricey and sit well.

 

[Gloi]

You could just use hoof boots on the back for road work if needed.

 

[Steerpike]

Why do people think a sausage boot will help? They go round the fetlock?

I thought they go just above the coronet band but below the fetlock to protect the pastern?

 

[PapaverFollis]

There's two types of sausage boots. Large ones for stabled horses to prevent capped elbow and smaller fetlock rings for horses that brush low or move too close behind. I suspect people here are suggesting the fetlock ring type in case horse is losing shoes from moving too close behind?

 

[milliepops]

I thought they go just above the coronet band but below the fetlock to protect the pastern?

you can put them above the fetlock too, i did this with my TB to stop him reopening old scars on his fetlocks.

 

[magicmoments]

Lots of TBs are barefoot these days. Mine was bare all round.

A horse shouldn't be less capable after a trim than it was before it, magicmoments. It sounds like your hoof trimmer was taking too much off.
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Well, I assumed that would be expected if I'm honest, but admit I know very little, and should know more.