DiablosGold
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Every 8 weeks, on farrier's advice. Shod in front and trimmed behind.
How often...
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TheFarrier
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My big mare is shod every 2-3 weeks, every 10 days when hunting
My tb is shod every 6 weeks or so and my pony has his feet trimmed when he needs it - obviously my farrier is out quite regularly so he can trim the pony whenever
I didn't vote in your poll because there was no option for 2 or 3 weeks
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why so often?
does she wear the shoes that fast?
My big mare is shod every 2-3 weeks, every 10 days when hunting
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why so often?
Enfys
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7 to 8 weeks, depending on the season.
All unshod.
Summer is far harder on their feet than winter, heat and dry is worse than months of solid ice and snow. All have lived out 24/7 throughout their lives and none have EVER been shod.
All unshod.
Summer is far harder on their feet than winter, heat and dry is worse than months of solid ice and snow. All have lived out 24/7 throughout their lives and none have EVER been shod.
Slave2Magic
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Every 6 or 7 weeks. Shoes on front and trimmed at the back. My mare has good feet but she had long toes. New farrier did a fantastic job on them last week. They look loads better.
LizzieJ
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My big mare is shod every 2-3 weeks, every 10 days when hunting
My tb is shod every 6 weeks or so and my pony has his feet trimmed when he needs it - obviously my farrier is out quite regularly so he can trim the pony whenever
I didn't vote in your poll because there was no option for 2 or 3 weeks
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why so often?
does she wear the shoes that fast?
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Yup
She once went through a pair of hinds in one days hunting
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My big mare is shod every 2-3 weeks, every 10 days when hunting
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why so often?
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Yup
TheFarrier
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My big mare is shod every 2-3 weeks, every 10 days when hunting
My tb is shod every 6 weeks or so and my pony has his feet trimmed when he needs it - obviously my farrier is out quite regularly so he can trim the pony whenever
I didn't vote in your poll because there was no option for 2 or 3 weeks
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why so often?
does she wear the shoes that fast?
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Yup
She once went through a pair of hinds in one days hunting
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i bet that gets expensive!
that must be one hello of a horse!
Has your farrier tried everything to get them to last longer? Tungsten weld? Road nails or studs
Tungsten shoes
lol
iron shoes
LOL
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My big mare is shod every 2-3 weeks, every 10 days when hunting
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why so often?
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Yup
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Has your farrier tried everything to get them to last longer? Tungsten weld? Road nails or studs
Tungsten shoes
iron shoes
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Donkeymad
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Every 8 weeks at farriers recommendation. This appears to suit the cob who is shod, but really is not, I feel, enough for my donkeys (who are unshod, but whose hooves grow quite fast) I think 6 weekly would suit.
Incidentally, I always book the next appointment while the farrier is with us. My OH used to just call when needed, which our farrier says used to annoy him, as he didn't know what work he had from day to day like that.
Incidentally, I always book the next appointment while the farrier is with us. My OH used to just call when needed, which our farrier says used to annoy him, as he didn't know what work he had from day to day like that.
sally2008
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My horse is barefoot. The farrier is booked to trim and re-balance him every 8 weeks but if I've not done sufficient roadwork (twice a week at least) and his feet are starting to get out of balance then I get him sooner.
AmyMay
Situation normal
I'm pretty obsessive about shoeing - and have always had my horses done every 5 weeks. In the summer this often goes to 4 weeks.
I've never come across a horse that doesn't look as if it needs attention after 6 weeks really.
I've never come across a horse that doesn't look as if it needs attention after 6 weeks really.
the watcher
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Every two months - so 8-9 weeks, with my farriers blessing, in fact he said to make the intervals shorter would be a waste of time. I might need to reassess that with the yearling though as his feet are growing more quickly than the mare's.
shadowboy
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Howie - 7 weeks a trim. Old boy 6 weeks between being shod. Shadow when I had him used to go 8 weeks. Farrier never ever said anything to me- so I just assumed all was good.