lame after shoeing....

[L&M]

My horse was shod on weds, then not ridden until Friday. My son was riding him and as we trotted up a hill I noticed the horse was lame. He appeared sound in walk but at least 3/4 10th's lame in trot.

I have spoken to my farrier today who is coming back first thing on Monday morning to have a look - is it better to have the horse on box rest until then or turn out?

He doesn't like being in 24/7 especially as the others are all out, and the field is still a little soft with good grass cover.

However if it is not a simple case of nail bind, and something more serious is it safe to turn out? He is a quiet lad in the field and not the type to hooley about.

What would you do if it was your horse?

Thanks in advance!

 

[moodymare_1993]

If he's happier in field then leave him out. Epecially if he's not the type to hooly around. He might cause more harm to himself in a stable in his case. If it were me I would turn out in a section of the field that's reasonably small just to make sure he can't gallop around If this is possible? I should think if you had the farrier only a couple of days ago I should think its a tight nail. My friend has had the same situation this week too.

 

[L&M]

Thanks, your response was reassuring and what I was hoping for!

I will put him out in a small paddock next to his friends until Mon, and keep fingers crossed that it is just a farrier issue.