Iv just shod my horse after 2 yrs bare foot and he's a different horse

DragonSlayer said:
On right foot, toes grown all weird. Dr's once tried to prove it was 'bad shoeing' on mothers part, tests proved otherwise.

My god....maybe it was my diet?? Too many 'Wham!' bars perchance....? :D
Click to expand...

Mrs B said:
*reminds self not to bother having DragonSlayer 5 stage vetted....*
Click to expand...

Haaaaaahahahahaha. That has saved my otherwise disappointing Valentine's day :D
 
It wouldn't be polite to ask your age on a public forum so....

How much are you asking for yourself? And do you come with a full wardrobe?

Oh yes - what are you like to load and how's your lateral work coming along?
 
Age is fine....doing blinkin' well at almost 38!!! No sign of arthritis or anything! I cycle to work 6 miles every day there and back.....

Loading - a dream. Prefer lorries for comfort, but do trailers as well, I'll travel on me own or with company. I DO like to be fed well on long journeys however.

Lateral work - Not too bad. Certainly won't ever reach Grand Prix level....BUT I excel at Trec and can do all the grids and bearings.

Endurance - brilliant.

Show Jumping - Will do it, but not uber-fast (fell over last time, didn't damage anything though!)

X-Country - I NEED a strong bit, as I tend to get a bit out of control! :O
 
use a name said:
I agree,whether a horse is shod or not its likely you will see if they're lame.At the same time i do believe the shoes stop the horse feeling so much to an extent.In fact,i could flip it,they may feel more because their feet arnt strong because of always having shoes on,where as an unshod horse will become tougher.So any little thing they feel quite bad.And have any of you thought that possibly,an unshod horse is simply 'slow' because they feel comfortable on their feet?And possibly,a shod horse either,stops feeling so much,or dislikes the shoes and acts more 'forward going' because they are trying to get away from/showing outward dislike to the shoes?I know id feel more comfortable with a sensible horse that one thats skittering about and id definitly be wondering why their acting so stupid(be it shoes or some other problem)because its not actually natural...The hoof never touches the floor.Its constantly raised,and whats more,its raised unevenly as the middle is left open.Almost like platforms.That means the frog never touches the ground,meaning not enough blood being pumped correctly around the foot,starving tissue.Also,the feet will not be so strong because they have never hardened up from the ground.The nails in the hoof do no good,weakening the horn.And im sorry,but as for saying its bad stable management!I understand that many shod horses go on years,i cant argue with that,but shoeing just doesnt sit right with me personally having learnt the damage it causes and the facts on why shoeing is bad(even if proper damage is not caused,the way it alters the foots way of working).I am not trying to convince anyone to change,i am just trying to put a point across.There are more shoers than barefooters,and it seems to me that all you get told is your stupid.You dont like to listen to the pure facts,about the anatomy of the foot,and what damages certain things can cause.And im not trying to say your all cruel,its just very frustrating when your made out to be dumb because no one wants to listen.You lot just seem to treat it more as a joke.But your too narrow minded to think any differently. But i know you'll just read this and go ''oh look,another nerd from the barefoot brigade is off on one again!''
Click to expand...

Use A Name - I think you are my new favourite poster. :D

To analyse the key points in your post;
1. You can spot lameness in both shod/unshod horses
2. A barefoot horse is slow because it is 'comfortable' in its feet
3. When shod, a horse will stride out more because it is trying to run away from the shoes
4. You'd feel 'more comfortable' on a horse slowed down because it feels 'any little thing quite bad;.
5. You are trying to tell us the 'pure facts about the anatomy of the foot'
6. We are laughing at you because we are narrowminded.

Oh, I think I love you.
S :D
 
DragonSlayer said:
Oh, uber-super tack and rugs.

....and I thought I'd ask for 6 chocolate eclairs and a packet of crisps...that sound good?? Don't want to price meself out the market....
Click to expand...

Hmmm. Make it the 6 eclairs, a packet of Hobnobs and a carafe of red and you have yourself a deal.

Now. How much shall we offer for Shils? (Shils - you can choose Jimmy Choo's, Hunter's or just nail polish if you like...)
 
Mrs B said:
Hmmm. Make it the 6 eclairs, a packet of Hobnobs and a carafe of red and you have yourself a deal.

Now. How much shall we offer for Shils? (Shils - you can choose Jimmy Choo's, Hunter's or just nail polish if you like...)
Click to expand...

Awesome! It's a deal....now where should I deliver myself!

PS - No money-back guarantees by the way!

...and for Shils?

A case of John Smiths lager I reckon!
 
DragonSlayer said:
Awesome! It's a deal....now where should I deliver myself!

PS - No money-back guarantees by the way!

...and for Shils?

A case of John Smiths lager I reckon!
Click to expand...

Um... would you mind looking after yourself for a while until the Coco-Pops start to come through? I'm a bit short of cereals at the mo...

Don't worry - I have insured you for 3rd party, vets and loss of use so if you savage anyone on the forum we should be ok (either that, or I'll have to muzzle you)... Let me have a copy of your passport when you can and I've left some Panacur 5 day wormer ready for you by the Horlicks.

Is that a fair price for you, Shils? I was thinking of a bottle of Krug thrown in too...:D
 
Mrs B said:
Um... would you mind looking after yourself for a while until the Coco-Pops start to come through? I'm a bit short of cereals at the mo...

Don't worry - I have insured you for 3rd party, vets and loss of use so if you savage anyone on the forum we should be ok (either that, or I'll have to muzzle you)... Let me have a copy of your passport when you can and I've left some Panacur 5 day wormer ready for you by the Horlicks.

Is that a fair price for you, Shils? I was thinking of a bottle of Krug thrown in too...:D
Click to expand...

Yep, I think I can manage that, I will TRY to refrain from savaging others, though I might be a bit free with my legs if those I don't like get a bit too close.....

Horlicks is nice, I'll force the Panacur Guard down me neck asap....!
 
thatsmygirl said:
Self trimmed, well maybe I can teach mine to shoe himself as well.
Click to expand...

And poo-pick!! How fab would that be!




Shilasdair said:
3. When shod, a horse will stride out more because it is trying to run away from the shoes



Oh, I think I love you.
S :D
Click to expand...


PMSL at number 3!! Love it.


And what fun would it be riding our "ponios" without a good CLIPPITY CLOP of shoes on the roads?!
 
mymare said:
And poo-pick!! How fab would that be!







PMSL at number 3!! Love it.


And what fun would it be riding our "ponios" without a good CLIPPITY CLOP of shoes on the roads?!
Click to expand...

Clippity clop, clippity clop, clippity clop, I knew there was a reason apart from the foot sore oh sorry I mean lame horse that I put shoes on, oh how I missed that sound. Clippity clop clippity clop.
 
I dont need to justify myself to anyone on the experience iv had with horses.(whatever that may be)Thats not really anything to do with it.Shilasdair,thanks im flattered!!lol.I wouldnt say iv contradicted anyone or myself.Iv simply looked at different possibilities,reasons and angles.Of reasons why,instead of sticking to one thing only,which is more than many have done.And your argument?*ITS STUPID,ITS TWADDLE,ITS RIDICULOUS*.Yet you cant seem to back it up with anything more than that,even though theres obvious evidence out there of the damage shoes cause..Yes iv read what i said,and im probably wrong(oh look im contradicting again)but i dont mind admitting that,because im pretty open minded(except when it comes to shoes obviously!).It was just a statement of another possible reason.(im not counting what else iv said in this)On the other hand maybe its partly true.Who knows for definite.Just thinking of any possibilities.If thats what you would call contradicting so be it.Im not trying to convince anyone to change,but i dont see why we should keep quiet because you say were stupid.If you insist on answering questions with its rubbish,all i can do is reply on why i think what i do in order to prove myself.

http://www.thenakedhoof.com.au/html/article-WhyShoeingBadIdea.htm

To any barefooters,take a look at this.Its pretty interesting(and slightly scary)Yes,i know,There are bits about strasser,but the overall meaning is not.I learnt quite a few new things!
P.S Iv not been on this site before,and everything iv said is from me.Just found it looking on the internet.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top