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L Austin France · #1 Post by **L Austin France** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:32 pm

Today was cool at around 23 deg so, after roasting yesterday, it didn't take much effort to convince myself to have a day where I don't get too hot so beers watching TDF was planned.
All was well until a while ago when the missus asked for my help to remove one her nags shoes which had somehow slid sideways & was in danger of ripping up the hoof. Not an easy job as several nail clenches had pulled into the hoof.
Best part of half an hour later & dripping with sweat the shoe was off & I was heading for the shower.
Oh well! Things rarely go to plan but at least I got a few Brownie points.
Just got to find a way to redeem 'em.

manonthemoon2 · #2 Post by **manonthemoon2** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:44 pm

Smartie points to you LAustin, I'm sure your oh appreciates your help.

Polarengineer · #3 Post by **Polarengineer** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:22 am

And the horse

Blaze · #4 Post by **Blaze** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:01 am

Glad you sorted it out LAS. It can be a problem in the summer if it's very hot and the hooves dry out. Our first summer here I had the same problem - the dry sandy soil didn't help. I got through a fair amount of hoof pommade, but it made a huge difference.

L Austin France · #5 Post by **L Austin France** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:14 am

Blaze wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:01 am Glad you sorted it out LAS. It can be a problem in the summer if it's very hot and the hooves dry out. Our first summer here I had the same problem - the dry sandy soil didn't help. I got through a fair amount of hoof pommade, but it made a huge difference.

My missus paints on the greasy stuff every day to try to avoid the hooves drying out.
I checked the nails I pulled out yesterday & looking at the rust on 'em it seems that the farrier must have filed off most of the clenches when tidying up the hoof which probably explains why the nails pulled though.
He's here now to to put on another shoe so I'll ask him what he thinks.
He's been brilliant during the 19/20 years he's looked after our horses & in his defence he has just recovered from Covid which puts the onset of the lurgy around the time he shoed the horse so maybe he wasn't his normal self. The other three shoes appear to fitted to his normal high standard.
The horses hoof looks like it can be trimmed & shoed, we didn't catch his Covid & with all the nasty things going on in this world it's pretty small beer which'll soon be fixed

Bayleaf · #6 Post by **Bayleaf** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:43 am

Our neighbour learnt to do Barehoof trimming from a NZ trained lass. Must have saved himself a small fortune in not having to get the horses shod - and they cope very well with all terrain; just occasionally we put some boots on the chap I ride, if we're going on very stoney tracks. It seems to be gaining popularity, but still needs proper training/qualifications.

Blaze · #7 Post by **Blaze** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:01 pm

@L Austin France Fortunately you caught it in time. If a horse steps on the bit of shoe that sticks out, that can be messy !
@Bayleaf Barefoot has been around for years but sadly good barefoot trimmers are not always easy to find - too many happy amateurs who do a week's course then think they know it all ! That said, many learn to do their own horses successfully but wouldn't touch other people's nags. It doesn't seem to suit all horses though others adapt very well, it depends on the beast and what it's used for.
It's a very emotive subject on horsey forums and from past experience, definitely a subject to be avoided !

Our blacksmith was a gem, very patient and gentle with horses, and a fount of knowledge.

Char · #8 Post by **Char** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:27 pm

Blaze wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:01 pm It's a very emotive subject on horsey forums and from past experience, definitely a subject to be avoided !

Oh what fun that used to be on TF/FE - not.

Blaze · #9 Post by **Blaze** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:03 pm

Char wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:27 pm
Blaze wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:01 pm It's a very emotive subject on horsey forums and from past experience, definitely a subject to be avoided !
Oh what fun that used to be on TF/FE - not.

L Austin France · #10 Post by **L Austin France** » Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:16 pm

Blaze wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:01 pm @L Austin France Fortunately you caught it in time. If a horse steps on the bit of shoe that sticks out, that can be messy !
@Bayleaf Barefoot has been around for years but sadly good barefoot trimmers are not always easy to find - too many happy amateurs who do a week's course then think they know it all ! That said, many learn to do their own horses successfully but wouldn't touch other people's nags. It doesn't seem to suit all horses though others adapt very well, it depends on the beast and what it's used for.
It's a very emotive subject on horsey forums and from past experience, definitely a subject to be avoided !

Our blacksmith was a gem, very patient and gentle with horses, and a fount of knowledge.

We've Eko a Norwegian Fjord pony who's tough as old boots & never been shod.
Against that Pica our Arab gelding minces around like a big girls blouse whenever we've tried a short non riding period without shoes.

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