Shoeing

[leanne1988]

Hi,
I have recently got an arab x NF on loan and the owner told me she was fine with just her front feet shod, however she didnt get used much then and im riding her 3/4 x a week and <font color="purple"> </font> have started to notice that she has become very sensitive when walking on hard, stoney ground, she slows right down and tries to get up onto verges etc to avoid it.

She is fine when we are on soft ground, very forward going and doesnt seem in pain at all. what do you think is the <font color="purple"> </font> problem? do you think i need to get her back feet shod?

 

[loopylucifer]

Sounds like it. why not ask your farrier next time as he should be able to tell and just check with owner happy to have back shoes on.

 

[Ali2]

Sounds like her soles aren't up to the rough ground

 

[kellyeaton]

you say you are doing a lot more than previous owners so she is probally getting foot sore on her behind!

 

[sally2]

Let the farrier have a look and be advised by him. I know there are lots of horses who manage quite well without shoes but having been brought up with working horses in a blacksmiths shop i always think well shod horses do better [just a personal thing].

 

[leanne1988]

i spoke to her owner and she wants to see 'how she goes' before putting back shoes on her. however, the farriers coming out friday to have a look.

she doesnt seem to have sore sole though, i gently applied pressure this morning and she didnt even flinch!