would you sedate for shoeing?

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My boy is excellent with the farrier but has had 9 weeks (I think, losing count now!) box rest and although we have sort of mastered the short walking out in hand, he can still explode at nothing.
His shoes have been on nearly 12 weeks as weve not been able to risk his leg by having him shod, shoes removed etc but the farrier is coming thank god on Friday. Would you give him some sedalin just in case? Silly question I know but thought I'd ask what you'd all do.
Also, do you think he'd cope with 2 fronts only, cant start riding for about another 6 weeks although he can be walked and he will have confined turn out in 2 weeks time. He has good feet but Ive never had him shoeless since Ive had him.
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I would have a chat with your farrier, and see what he thinks. He will also he the best person to know if your horses feet will stand up to being shoeless.
 
Hi Louise, Who's your farrier? is he somebody with lots of patience and understanding? if so i would risk not sedating, horses can still explode under sedalin, and he would be less balanced if he did.
Having said that, if your farrier is a little impatient, sedalin would keep him(farrier) happy!
Jo
 
i would give him some sedalin, just to take the edge off things. Also i would probably leave him unshod until he comes back into work if his feet can take it, thatway if you have a setback then you wont have to worry about getting shoes on and off.
 
Seconding Piebaldsparkles opinion -- asking your farrier what he/she thinks is probably best. My farrier has told me she won't work on a sedated horse because she's afraid they might not balance properly on three feet and fall on her. (reasonable concern to my mind) Another farrier I had earlier on, didn't mind laying 'em down and working on them on the ground.
 
Thanks everyone, hadnt thought of him becoming unstable if sedated, silly me!
I will ask the farrier when he comes what he wants me to do and about his feet. Theres a few being shod so if he does want him sedated then theres time for it to take effect.
Our farrier is great, he seems unfazed by most things and is firm but is also kind and understanding.
Thanks again.
 
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