sorry about my last question, my horse has steel shoes, but its only on the front.
(dont be rude im only 13)
well does anybody know if shoes with front slips or side clips stay on better than shoes with quarter clips?
he stays outside 24/7
hes 16 hands and he weighs about 1,200 lbs so i dont think he could go bare foot without going lame
2006-08-12 12:44:26 · 6 answers · asked by dani 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It means that his hoof angles are off an his hind feet and he is not turning over fast enough on the hind and clipping his front shoes. What I mean by that is that he has low back heels and too much toe. Without enough heel, it takes longer for his hind feet to fully touch the ground (it is really hard on the tendons and stifle as well). Same with the front feet. He probably has to much toe and not enough heel so he is not picking up his forelegs as quickly as he should (also hard on the tendons). Take a close look at your horse when he is standing square. Are his hind feet too far under him? Are his front pasterns at too sharp an angle? Ask your blacksmith to only trim his toes and let the heel grow out. You may have to stand over him and watch him. A lot of blacksmiths are too ingrained with one way of trimming feet. The problem should correct itself over a couple of resets, but getting the hoof to grow back in the right shape takes longer. Using more nails will only mean that more of his hoof will be torn off.
Here are some good sites for you to scan through
http://members.cox.net/shotgun.ranch/page3.html
http://www.hoofnexus.com/HoofModel.htm
http://www.healthyhoof.com/case_studies/Shod_horses/ShodHorse1.htm
2006-08-12 17:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay....so i think i answered your question when you said aluminiums.....i apologise if i was rude.
I'm not sure about the clips, 1/4 or side clips should prevent the shoe from twisting on his hoof, not staying on.
As i said previously, he hooves may be brittle after standing in for along time, there are supplements available that will aid hoof growth and strengthening of the hoof wall, which could be why he is constantly losing his shoes. if the wall isnt strong enough, or thick enough the nails wont stay in.
his height and weight shouldn't effect how he loses his shoes, unless of course he appears overweight. but since you event him i doubt this is the case.
As i also said previously, try keeping him in a smaller area at night so he cant run around so much, making sure the area is dry and doesnt have to many wet or boggy patches, as this also can cause a horse to lose its shoes.
Discuss the idea of supplements with your farrier.
And i agree with you, i dont think that "barefoot" is the way to go, not with a compettition horse anyways. It may work for some, but not for all...another thing you should discuss with your farrier.
The fact that he lives out shouldnt be too much of a problem, provided he has shelter from the elements. Over time his feet will adjust so dont worry too much....anyways, hope this helped!!!
Good luck, ive had horses with difficult feet, so i can TOTALLY sympathise with your dilemma, even if i cant fix it for you!:)
2006-08-13 00:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kismet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a farrier, but I've shod alot of horses that had to travel in rough country. Clips could help, but 6-8 nails in each shoe with good clinches should be more than enough to hold the shoes on. You said he is only shod on the front, he could be overreaching with his hind feet and pulling the shoes off by stepping on the backs of them. This problem could be corrected by trimming or shoeing the hind feet as to minimize the overreach. You should speak with a knowledgeable farrier about that.
2006-08-12 19:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by LHM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My horse is 16.2 hands and weights just under 1200 pounds and is barefoot all the time and is never lame.
I ride all over even on the road some and over rocks and I have no lameness problems.
I do not shoe unless I have to as they loose them and pull them off.
Unless you are competing in something where he is wearing off to much hoof to fast or it is really rocky hard ground you could try him barefoot.
Or put him on a hoof suppliment to get his hoof wall in better condition to better hold the nails in the shoes.
2006-08-12 20:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a better farrier!
2006-08-13 01:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by thebossmare13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try aluminum shoes, they are lighter so they stay on better.
2006-08-12 20:25:23 · answer #6 · answered by la 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋