Shoes slipping

[JBM]

Okie so Barry’s back shoe is slipping sideways and he doesn’t wanna put weight on it
What do I do??
farrier coming Tuesday
It’s pushing Into his hoof on one side
Currently have him stabled would grass be softer?

 

[JBM]

Walks a bit better in arena
Sand

 

[Tiddlypom]

You need to remove the shoe unless the farrier will come out tonight (very unlikely).

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse-care/horse-care-tips/how-to-remove-horse-shoe-423220

 

[JBM]

It won’t let me view the article as I haven’t payed but I’ll search and get it off

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Take the shoe off as its digging into his foot I've loosened the clenches with the edge of a knife and hammer before, then use some pliers to pull it off.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

It won’t let me view the article as I haven’t payed but I’ll search and get it off

You need something to get under the clenches then tap with a hammer to lift them up as much as you can so you don't break the hoof when you pull it off.

 

[JBM]

I have like…0 of what I need

 

[Rowreach]

I have like…0 of what I need

Do you have any yards nearby that might have tools you can borrow or better still, someone who could whip it off for you?

 

[JBM]

Okay it’s worse than expected it’s come out and gone back in

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Maybe one of your liveries has some tools?

If not what about your Dad you basically need a hammer and some sort of pliers, I think I have even used the handle of a spoon to lift clenches before.

 

[JBM]

Picture

 

[JBM]

They’re currently at a livery yard not at home but can drive home and get stuff be 40 minutes

 

[Rowreach]

Okay it’s worse than expected it’s come out and gone back in

How do you mean, is he standing on the actual clip?

 

[JBM]

No the shoe had come off one side of his hoof and he stepped on it so it’s on the inside of the hoof wall

 

[Rowreach]

They’re currently at a livery yard not at home but can drive home and get stuff be 40 minutes

Well you need to get that off asap so yes, if there’s nobody closer. It would be worth getting some basic tools and keeping them there, I’m surprised the yard has nothing.

 

[Rowreach]

Maybe one of your liveries has some tools?

If not what about your Dad you basically need a hammer and some sort of pliers, I think I have even used the handle of a spoon to lift clenches before.

Flat head screwdriver is quite useful too.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I have used bulldog pliers to try to get the clenches up.

 

[JBM]

Going to get supplies do I need anything for when I get shoe off
He’s getting hoof boots after this ?

 

[Snow Falcon]

I bought myself a few tools to remove shoes in an emergency. I've watched my farrier for years doing it so had some idea. We've always got wire cutters too as we do have some wire as fencing.

In fact the tool collection at the fields is better than what we have at home?. (husband not a fan of DIY).

 

[TheMule]

Knowing how to remove a shoe is essential horse knowledge IMO- ask you farrier to show you on Tuesday and invest in a basic set of hoof nippers

 

[Red-1]

I got a cheap kit off ebay and the farrier helped/supervised me remove a few shoes so I felt competent to do this in an emergency.

I would recommend this for the future.

For tonight, I would call any large yard nearby and ask for their mercy.

ETA- this isn't mine but is similar. It is a starter kit. My farrier donated a few items. It has meant I can remove and shape, as well as tighten a loose clench.

Professional Farriers Tools Horse Hoof Nipper Trimmer Cutter Trimming Tool Kits | eBay

 

[JBM]

This is a nightmare shoe
Have called back up

 

[JBM]

Not proper but we grinded the shoe off the clenches were too embedded in his hoof to straighten them out enough to get shoe off
Thanks for everyone’s advice will get the farrier to show me how for next time

 

[Melody Grey]

I hope this was a good outcome.

For anyone reading that it might be useful, vets can pull shoes if you are unable to attend to it yourself/ cannot get your farrier in an emergency.

 

[chaps89]

Pulling shoes is ALOT harder than it looks, especially when they’re like this one and not really hanging off. Well done OP on getting something sorted.

 

[JBM]

Pulling shoes is ALOT harder than it looks, especially when they’re like this one and not really hanging off. Well done OP on getting something sorted.

Thank you
All credit goes to my dad who can work a grinder
And Barry who will spook at a bag but apparently a grinder is fine!

 

[Merry neddy man]

I got a cheap kit off ebay and the farrier helped/supervised me remove a few shoes so I felt competent to do this in an emergency.

I would recommend this for the future.

For tonight, I would call any large yard nearby and ask for their mercy.

ETA- this isn't mine but is similar. It is a starter kit. My farrier donated a few items. It has meant I can remove and shape, as well as tighten a loose clench.

Professional Farriers Tools Horse Hoof Nipper Trimmer Cutter Trimming Tool Kits | eBay

Every yard should have a set of these in the tack room, if liveries clubbed together it's only a few pounds each.

 

[JBM]

It’s a very small yard only me and one other livery but I will invest in equipment

 

[Lamehorses]

Everyone with a shod horse should be able to remove a shoe.
I remember my farrier years ago taught me. Then on future visits if he had lots of time he'd drink tea whilst watching me remove shoes.

 

[Widgeon]

Pulling shoes is ALOT harder than it looks, especially when they’re like this one and not really hanging off. Well done OP on getting something sorted.

Ha yes, or even when they're already on the way out...last time I had to remove one it took me and our YO both heaving on one of his hind legs with the hoof pliers. Poor horse was bemused by this total lack of skill and just stood there peering at us. We got it off eventually but there's definitely a knack to it!