To go or not to go…. Opinions needed

[alexomahony]

I’m booked to go on a pleasure ride tomorrow but my horse’s shoe has slipped a few millimetres. It’s not bothering him, he’s sound and I’ve given it a good prod with a hoof pick and it isn’t bothering him at all.

I’m really torn on whether to go or not. I was really looking forward to it and it’ll do Sky good to have a good canter on good ground but I’d not forgive myself if he came back sore due to this and there is always another day.

I’ve spoken to farrier and sent photo and he said if it’s not bothering him then to continue as normal.

What would you do?

 

[TPO]

It might be the angle of the photo but it looks like the heel of the shoe is in contact with the frog. I wouldn't ride until the shoe had been reset (or go barefoot then you never have to worry about pulled/lost/loose shoes ?)

 

[ycbm]

No, sorry, huge disappointment but that shoe looks as if it's into the frog. Bad luck, they choose their moments don't they ?

 

[Spottyappy]

I would also say no. However, you could contact the organisers and see if they have an on call farrier, as you may be able to get it refitted at the ride, before you start.

 

[alexomahony]

It might be the angle of the photo but it looks like the heel of the shoe is in contact with the frog. I wouldn't ride until the shoe had been reset (or go barefoot then you never have to worry about pulled/lost/loose shoes ?)

Yeah it is touching which is what’s concerning me most.. I can’t imagine it’s not going to end up sore. I don’t think I’ll go (already swaying towards that before writing this) x

 

[alexomahony]

Thanks guys - confirmed my concern and that I’m not bubble wrapping him by not going! Xx

 

[alexomahony]

No, sorry, huge disappointment but that shoe looks as if it's into the frog. Bad luck, they choose their moments don't they ?

they do don’t they! ?‍

 

[alexomahony]

I would also say no. However, you could contact the organisers and see if they have an on call farrier, as you may be able to get it refitted at the ride, before you start.

Great idea but sadly he’s not easy to shoe (super nervy) so I wouldn’t want to risk that unless I’d already got there before noticing xx

 

[milliepops]

It might be the angle of the photo but it looks like the heel of the shoe is in contact with the frog. I wouldn't ride until the shoe had been reset (or go barefoot then you never have to worry about pulled/lost/loose shoes ?)

There's another remedy which is to marry a farrier ?
Probably not something the OP can pull together in time though ?

(It was a no from me, too)

 

[alexomahony]

There's another remedy which is to marry a farrier ?
Probably not something the OP can pull together in time though ?

(It was a no from me, too)

I went on my first date in fours years on Wednesday night - sadly not a farrier ?

 

[Melody Grey]

I went on my first date in fours years on Wednesday night - sadly not a farrier ?

Must be an equine vet then?! ?

 

[alexomahony]

Must be an equine vet then?! ?

Nor that - but a great guy anyway so keep those fingers crossed for me

 

[poiuytrewq]

There's another remedy which is to marry a farrier ?
Probably not something the OP can pull together in time though ?

(It was a no from me, too)

I mean I’d totally go with that option. However a farmer and free hay straw and muck heap removal probably trumps you ??
Just need to get him to train in feet now….. or maybe as a vet

 

[milliepops]

I mean I’d totally go with that option. However a farmer and free hay straw and muck heap removal probably trumps you ??
Just need to get him to train in feet now….. or maybe as a vet

ah, my farrier makes my hay and sorts my muck heap but I do have to provide the bedding. we're probably about even haha

 

[alexomahony]

You’re both just showing off now ??

 

[milliepops]

You’re both just showing off now ??

Did kiss some right old frogs first ???

 

[poiuytrewq]

ah, my farrier makes my hay and sorts my muck heap but I do have to provide the bedding. we're probably about even haha

Mm, sadly I have an allergic one so I still have to buy in some. Probably puts you slightly in the lead

 

[poiuytrewq]

Did kiss some right old frogs first ???

Mine is bit of a frog still ??
I am joking, I couldn’t do it without him

 

[Lucky Snowball]

I dumped a farmer for a mechanic !