TicTac
Well-Known Member
My mare was recently diagnosed with arthritis in her coffin joint in one of her front feet. Her shoes were removed for the x rays 12 days ago and thanks to the wet weather the ground is lovely and soft. So ideal for a transition to barefoot.
I have used my farrier for over 10 years and he can be a bit of a grumpy old so and so but he is very good. He just doesn't suffer fools gladly. He is not anti ' The barefoot brigade' but does get annoyed with certain types and we shall say no more.
Today he came out with the intention of putting my mares front shoes back on, as recommended by the vets. We had a long discussion and he watched her walk up and down various surfaces and agreed that we would give her a chance to see if she would be more comfortable without her shoes back on. He said that she was coping well with the different surfaces and even suggested hoof boots if I want to do a bit more road work!
He didn't go made with his rasp or nippers and says she has a good hoof capsule and there is no reason why her feet shouldn't become as good as her hinds are ( no shoes on for 2 years behind) He will monitor her carefully and see how she grows her own feet.
There have been many discussions re farriers and barefoot trimmers, and this is not what this post is about. All I really want to say is that I am pleased to have an excellent farrier who is open minded and willing to work with me and my horse.
I have used my farrier for over 10 years and he can be a bit of a grumpy old so and so but he is very good. He just doesn't suffer fools gladly. He is not anti ' The barefoot brigade' but does get annoyed with certain types and we shall say no more.
Today he came out with the intention of putting my mares front shoes back on, as recommended by the vets. We had a long discussion and he watched her walk up and down various surfaces and agreed that we would give her a chance to see if she would be more comfortable without her shoes back on. He said that she was coping well with the different surfaces and even suggested hoof boots if I want to do a bit more road work!
He didn't go made with his rasp or nippers and says she has a good hoof capsule and there is no reason why her feet shouldn't become as good as her hinds are ( no shoes on for 2 years behind) He will monitor her carefully and see how she grows her own feet.
There have been many discussions re farriers and barefoot trimmers, and this is not what this post is about. All I really want to say is that I am pleased to have an excellent farrier who is open minded and willing to work with me and my horse.
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