Shoeing

D

Dulcie

Active Member
Joined
21 May 2018
Messages
46
Visit site
Hi everyone! My pony had front shoes on this morning (cold as it was her first time). Also my first time, ridden horses with shoes but never owned. Is there anything I need to do differetly? Also I'm going XC on Sunday and have Pony Club camp in 2 weeks - will she need studs?
Thanks in advance x
 
Just check the shoes regularly when you pick out her feet to make sure she hasn't trod on them and bent them out of shape. Keep them moisturized and you will be fine. Tbh I wouldn't be worried about studs if you just take it steady you will be fine without them. I went XC schooling monday night without them and was okay no slipping
 
ShowJumperL95 said:
Just check the shoes regularly when you pick out her feet to make sure she hasn't trod on them and bent them out of shape. Keep them moisturized and you will be fine. Tbh I wouldn't be worried about studs if you just take it steady you will be fine without them. I went XC schooling monday night without them and was okay no slipping
Click to expand...

Great thankyou so much! Is that the shoes or her hooves I need to moisturise? (Sorry to be a pain ha)
 
If you can moisturise metal you are doing well ;).

Be aware that some do take a little time to get used to them if they haven't had them before so I would see how she is before deciding to do something as full on as XC.

Unless you asked for stud holes you probably don't have them.
 
Get used to checking the foot and shoes daily. Feel for risen clenches, check the shoe is firm to the foot, check for stones wedged between the foot and the shoe, look for signs of wear on the shoe and that the shoes still fit. Next time your farrier comes out ask him to show you what to look for.
It is also really useful to know how to remove a loose or damaged shoe and to have a basic kit for doing this in an emergency- again your farrier should be able to advise on what tools you would need.
 
moosea said:
Get used to checking the foot and shoes daily. Feel for risen clenches, check the shoe is firm to the foot, check for stones wedged between the foot and the shoe, look for signs of wear on the shoe and that the shoes still fit. Next time your farrier comes out ask him to show you what to look for.
It is also really useful to know how to remove a loose or damaged shoe and to have a basic kit for doing this in an emergency- again your farrier should be able to advise on what tools you would need.
Click to expand...

Thankyou! I'll check for these things currently just been checking if loose! I'll definitley ask my farrier :)
 
ester said:
If you can moisturise metal you are doing well ;).

Be aware that some do take a little time to get used to them if they haven't had them before so I would see how she is before deciding to do something as full on as XC.

Unless you asked for stud holes you probably don't have them.
Click to expand...

Hahaha yes I didn't really think that through! She loves them - she was very footsore which is why she had them on so she's adapted really well as they stop her pain. We think we're going to ask about back shoes also because she's still trying to get onto grass verges out hacking in more than a 'just being silly' way :)

Okay that's good where I'm going is half all-weather, half grass anyway so we should be good to go! Thankyou :)
 
Dulcie, how long have you had this pony?

If she's been fine on her feet before, and she goes footie in the middle of summer, then it would be more than likely that she has laminitis. Whilst she may appear more comfortable now, she will still have laminitis, and unless you've changed her management, it could now get to a critical point without you realising.

Please watch her like a hawk and check her digital pulses every day. I would also consider a Cushings test if her weight doesn't account for her being footie.
 
ycbm said:
Dulcie, how long have you had this pony?

If she's been fine on her feet before, and she goes footie in the middle of summer, then it would be more than likely that she has laminitis. Whilst she may appear more comfortable now, she will still have laminitis, and unless you've changed her management, it could now get to a critical point without you realising.

Please watch her like a hawk and check her digital pulses every day. I would also consider a Cushings test if her weight doesn't account for her being footie.
Click to expand...

Oh, I never even thought about laminitis! She is a little over the weight I'd like but not by much, and they currently are in their stables 24/7. I've had her for 6 years however it's only this year that we've started to hack almost every single day, whereas we did basically none beforehand. I'll definitely check and talk to my Dad about a Cushing test. Can I just ask what a digital pulse is - I'm assuming it's just her heart rate? x
 
No it's not her heart rate, it's the strength of the blood supply going into the foot. If the digital pulse is stronger than normal it indicates inflammation inside the feet and is a big warning sign for laminitis. Google it and see if you can work out how to find it. There should be some YouTube videos.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top