Shoeing question

[I don’t like mondays]

Hi, The farrier has been out to my pony and reused the shoes (which is fine) but the nails are not at all flush with the under side of the shoe, they are sitting a good 1/2cm or more above the shoe (like he’s wearing little studs). When standing the nails are in contact with the ground, not the shoe, meaning there’s quite a gap between the shoe and ground. Some nails are more proud than others. This doesn’t look right to me but Farrier says they will wear down. Has anyone had this before? I’m worried an unlevel surface could cause strains, overcompensation or movement issues. Thanks in advance

 

[ycbm]

They will wear down, but they should all be at the same height. I assume you mean 1 to 2 millimetres not centimetres?

If you mean ½ a centimetre then the nails are far too big for the shoe holes and I wouldn't be happy.

 

[meleeka]

It’s normal for them to be proud of the shoe, but not to be different heights. a photo would help.

 

[I don’t like mondays]

They will wear down, but they should all be at the same height. I assume you mean 1 to 2 millimetres not centimetres?

If you mean ½ a centimetre then the nails are far too big for the shoe holes and I wouldn't be happy.

I would say they are sticking out at least half a cm in places (so when poor pony walks it’s like he’s wearing football boots)

 

[I don’t like mondays]

It’s normal for them to be proud of the shoe, but not to be different heights. a photo would help.

They are sticking out more on the outside edges :-( They look like studs. I think they’ve used the wrong size nails as these look so chunky

 

[Wizpop]

From your description it sounds rather strange for the nails to be so different. Do yo7 have someone knowledgeable who could have a look?

 

[Tiddlypom]

This doesn't sound right. As others have said, nail heads are often left a tiny bit proud but not nearly as much as you describe. Have you got any photos?

If you are not happy, get the farrier back out. Best not to ride the horse in the interim except on a soft surface such as an arena, but not on the road.

ETA If they are really bad and potentially harmful to the horse, have you got a tame person to help you pull the shoes if the farrier can't/won't come out for a day or two?

 

[ycbm]

I would say they are sticking out at least half a cm in places (so when poor pony walks it’s like he’s wearing football boots)

It's not right that they are different lengths. It sounds like the farrier has run out of nails and has used any old size that they had left.

 

[I don’t like mondays]

Here’s a photo showing how proud the nails are. We’ll keep him off work until we can get sorted. He’s older and has mild arthritis so this isn’t ideal

 

[ycbm]

That's ridiculous, I would call the farrier back to sort it and then not use them again, for leaving it after you questioned it.
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[I don’t like mondays]

That's ridiculous, I would call the farrier back to sort it and then not use them again, for leaving it after you questioned it.
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Thank you ycbm. I won’t be using them again after this

 

[Tiddlypom]

That's awful .

No half decent farrier would ever leave a horse shod like that. I would not use such a farrier ever again, though if they are the only one that you can get out today to correct it then needs must.

That needs reporting to the Farrier Registration Council.

https://www.farrier-reg.gov.uk/making-a-complaint

 

[irishdraft]

No that is not right that the farrier has left your pony like that . Another farrier required I think.

 

[Wizpop]

Here’s a photo showing how proud the nails are. We’ll keep him off work until we can get sorted. He’s older and has mild arthritis so this isn’t ideal

In no way is this right!! Sack your farrier!!?

 

[Gloi]

He used a mixture of the wrong sized nails there. A person who cares nothing for the standard of his work or your pony's comfort.

 

[Red-1]

That is extreme and, especially with an arthritic pony, I would have the farrier back.

The nails do tend to stand a little proud when first shod, then wear down, for us it is within an hour of roadwork, more or less.

I'm sure people will jump and say I am wrong, but I won't allow shoes to be re-used for this reason. The shoe's holes will have been worn a little wider and the farrier will likely use a nail a size bigger to ensure a tight fit into the shoe. However, the shoe will also have worn, so the nail will stand prouder. I also don't want a bigger nail forced between the wall and white line. So, it's a nope from me for re-using shoes!

The farriers like to do 'removes' as the shoe is already fitted something like, plus they don't have to buy a new shoe. However, the last time I allowed it (farrier had fitted us in a small time gap) I only got £6 reduction in price. TBH, I would rather pay the extra £6 and have smaller nails in a fresh shoe!

 

[Upthecreek]

That is extreme and, especially with an arthritic pony, I would have the farrier back.

The nails do tend to stand a little proud when first shod, then wear down, for us it is within an hour of roadwork, more or less.

I'm sure people will jump and say I am wrong, but I won't allow shoes to be re-used for this reason. The shoe's holes will have been worn a little wider and the farrier will likely use a nail a size bigger to ensure a tight fit into the shoe. However, the shoe will also have worn, so the nail will stand prouder. I also don't want a bigger nail forced between the wall and white line. So, it's a nope from me for re-using shoes!

The farriers like to do 'removes' as the shoe is already fitted something like, plus they don't have to buy a new shoe. However, the last time I allowed it (farrier had fitted us in a small time gap) I only got £6 reduction in price. TBH, I would rather pay the extra £6 and have smaller nails in a fresh shoe!

Exactly this. I never have worn shoes re-fitted for this reason.

Those nails are so uneven and the toe of the shoe looks more worn than the rest of it so I definitely wouldn’t be happy to leave them like that.

 

[L&M]

How odd?

My partner, who is a farrier, says they look more like threaded studs than nails, but admittedly he hasn't got his glasses on......!