Picking out feet

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Following a conversation I had today, I'm curious as to how often you pick out feet.
Even for field kept horses and ponies and ornaments.

I'm a 3-4 times a day, before riding, after riding (I ride in the morning) and again at tea time.
The 2 mini lawn mowers get done daily at tea time.

Poll coming up.

 

[cobbycobgirl]

twice a day for my loan horse, after being in the field/before riding and after riding

 

[TPO]

On average it's only once a day just now, in the morning before they get turned out.

It should really be when they come in but by the end of the day my back is really screwed and they are all muddy ?

When they are ridden hooves are done before and after as the front of the yard and tracks are stoney

 

[PapaverFollis]

Twice a day. Sometimes just once ?. But usually in the morning. Then again before riding. After riding they get sprayed/treated with Red Horse stuff as required.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

I’ve put once a day but because DP wears boots he gets done a second time if I’m riding later in the day rather than first thing in the morning.

 

[doodle]

Once a day when he comes in from the field.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Varies from once or twice a day to once a fortnight if my back is properly boogered . Thankfully I’m rarely that crocked, but it has been known...

 

[Cob Life]

Once a day before riding if they’re not in the fields.

if they’re in the fields it’s twice a day

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Once when they come in unless I’m riding on a waxed surface that you drag everywhere if you don’t ??‍

 

[milliepops]

the shod ones get done on coming in from field because they pick up boulders from the track. and then don't generally pick anything up until going back out, one very flat footed steed, one seems to be self-emptying

unshod ones.... as and when I think of it

 

[Polos Mum]

Before riding - but for youngsters maybe once a week when they come in - we're still learning to do it nicely. We're in stone free ground and TBH they'd be filled with mud again before I made it back to the yard if I picked them out in the field

 

[oldie48]

I put twice a day but basically when needed so it can be more than twice. If I've taken her to use an arena, she gets her feet picked out before leaving the stable, then she has them done before going into the arena and again when she comes out. My stables are straight out into the courtyard of our home so she gets her feet picked out everytime she is taken out of the stable and then again when she comes in from the field as we have stoned paths.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

the shod ones get done on coming in from field because they pick up boulders from the track. and then don't generally pick anything up until going back out, one very flat footed steed, one seems to be self-emptying

unshod ones.... as and when I think of it

My tinies in the very dry spring and summer are done on a day with a T in it, that reminds me.... so, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Otherwise if winter wet or soggy weather, they are done every evening.

 

[ihatework]

The stabled/working ones twice a day.

Field kept not working ones, very rarely!! Although I am doing one of mine most days at the moment to ensure compliance - as soon as it’s solid I’ll stop.

 

[Red-1]

I put twice a day, which is when bringing out of the stable to remove the poo and when bringing in. But, if I am hacking it will be 3 times a day.

I also dry-scrub and hoof dressing twice a day. I use fancy French stuff, it keeps hooves looking great.

 

[meleeka]

Once a day when they come in, apart from the Shetland who is such a sod he gets done about twice a week. None are in work.

 

[Tihamandturkey]

My lady is on part livery & turned out for me in the morning - I pick out her feet when I bring her in & check them after hacking or riding on the farm.

If I was turning out I'd pick them out before too.

 

[Mule]

I should do it more often but then he never has anything in his feet.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

The conversation I had today brought up friends lawnmower ex polo pony which had been a pain for farrier last week. Turns out feet are only touched every 8 weeks when farrier does them. She was moaning about a, pony being naughty and b, that 'apparently I have to treat it for thrush' ...... I was stunned into silence!

 

[Surbie]

Usually at least 3 times a day when he's in and twice a day when he's living out. I religiously pick out when I bring him in to ride and then again after riding. On his day off it's just once unless he leaves the field. He gets expensive stuff on his feet around the nail holes too, and the red horse cleanse & hoof stuff pedicure at least once a week.

He has enormous feet and likes a lean, so picking them out can be quite a work-out.

 

[Steerpike]

My retired ones once a day, those in work at least 3 times, before work after work and when brought in from field.

 

[Spiritedly]

I put twice a day but it actually varies, the ponies who live out are done twice daily. The others are done at the same time if not ridden, if they are then they are also done before and after ride. When they are stabled they are done when they are brought in and before they go out...yard rule is to pick feet out before leaving stable to reduce amount of muck scattered across the barn...if they are ridden then they will have feet done again either before or after depending if they are ridden before turning out or after.

 

[Widgeon]

The conversation I had today brought up friends lawnmower ex polo pony which had been a pain for farrier last week. Turns out feet are only touched every 8 weeks when farrier does them. She was moaning about a, pony being naughty and b, that 'apparently I have to treat it for thrush' ...... I was stunned into silence!

*wow*

 

[Griffin]

I put once a day because that is the absolute minimum. I will also pick out after I have ridden before going back into the field/stable.

Even if I am leaving out in the field, I will go in and pick out feet because I just don't want her walking around on stones.

 

[WandaMare]

I'm relieved to see no one has gone for 4 or more times a day I know its an important part of daily care but that would be slightly worrying

 

[Arzada]

About 30 minutes before the farrier arrives which is once every 7 weeks.

 

[Roxylola]

I generally pick feet as soon as I bring in (or arrive now they're in), then I might do them after riding as well depending where I've ridden - more if I've been in the arena or on soft ground. I voted once a day because it's always at least that. I know plenty of people who dont seem to though

 

[chaps89]

The conversation I had today brought up friends lawnmower ex polo pony which had been a pain for farrier last week. Turns out feet are only touched every 8 weeks when farrier does them. She was moaning about a, pony being naughty and b, that 'apparently I have to treat it for thrush' ...... I was stunned into silence!

And she's wondering why there's a problem?!
Takes alot to silence you, you must have been stunned

I put once a day but it's usually more.
Always once a day for companion, minimum once a day for madam, often 2, maybe 3 times.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

And she's wondering why there's a problem?!
Takes alot to silence you, you must have been stunned

I put once a day but it's usually more.
Always once a day for companion, minimum once a day for madam, often 2, maybe 3 times.

I was stunned! I actually didn't know what to say! As it was, I made my excuses and departed.

 

[Cragrat]

Mine are barefoot and in work- and pretty much self-trimming, self - maintaining. I pick them out if I hear/feel I need to, but definitely have a quick check a few times a week just in case.