trimming feet - can you ride or lead straight after?

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Just had my shetlands feet trimmed, can I take her straight out ? Want to take her out for a run with me but forgot to ask the farrier if she could work straight away. When I shoe my horse I usually leave her for a day, does the same apply for trimming?

He also gave me the news that she had definatley had laminitis before as the white line had seperated. I checked for rings at the front of the hoof but not white line seperation. I also asked the previous owners who denied she had ever had it. Anyway, not the end of the world as I chose not to vet her. She doesn't have it now, so a case of being careful and plenty of exercise. Will also invest in a grazing muzzle I think.
 
Yup, get the mini moving. Let me get this straight... You are going for a run and leading the mini out with you.... Cutest thing ever!
 
Agreed. We're not talking to you anymore until you provide pics of this wonder! Perhaps I could convince OH that I need a mini to motivate me to go out running more? ;)
 
Yes, in the'olden days' before mobile forges we used to ride to the farrier, have the horse shod and ride home again. In our case that was about 10 miles.

I do like your idea of running partner!
 
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I will get some pics done, but it won't be today as would not be able to convince my OH to come and take pics (that would involve exercise for him:eek:).

It is a good motivation, as I used to run but stopped a couple of years ago and could never quite get back into it. So this way we are building our fitness up together and I kill two birds with one stone!! Everyone should have a mini as a running partner!!

I actually wanted to sign up to a 10k run thats coming up and take her with me, but have chickened out as not sure what everyone else would make of it!!!
 
I used to take my 15hh jogging, but a mini sounds amazing!
Like I need more excuses to look for one :P x and yup feet should be fine
 
Great way to exercize a mini. :) If he is fine round the yard etc. he will probably be fine but keep an eye. I'm sure you're prepared to cut your run short if needs be.
 
I'm no expert but a horse shod or trimmed should be fine to carry on as normal straight away.
As in straight after!

If not there us something wrong with your horse or the farrier/ trimmed has done something wrong or taken off too much hoof etc.
 
blucanoo1990 said:
I'm no expert but a horse shod or trimmed should be fine to carry on as normal straight away.
As in straight after!

If not there us something wrong with your horse or the farrier/ trimmed has done something wrong or taken off too much hoof etc.
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This is true but the pony has signs of previous laminitis in the past and has stretched white line now. Even taking very slightly too much off could make a change in comfort for a few days.
 
Also trotting on the road might cause soreness with compromised hooves. A mini is going to have to trot while you are running op, just be a little careful with the concussive effects and in case he isn't fit.
 
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