Don't we put shoes on horses to retard wear of the hoof? I know there are times the wear indicates imbalance but also could mean the area needs protection. First time doing the horse. Watched him walk, lands hard laterally, then twists off. Looks as though he has a corn cobb in a bad place.
John is that a trotter? If its like the boys that race round the roads in Glousceter then they need a bit of grip
i was more concerned about he got 10 days out of his last shoeing he does the road every day he is also not easy to shoe he is a driving pony
John we have them, Its a different culture to most. Rick this is what the excessive wear is from! the consequence on the limb goes with out saying. The horses in the vid arnt racing they are exercising, cos racing is illegal. View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuMS3WRGIvQ
yes thats what they do here the good ones can clock 40+ mph i think they race for a straight mile i have known the winner to get 20 grand+
Great video, Thanks. Kim, regardless, that kind of wear on one branch is telling us something about the movement and 'comfort' of the horse. ymmv
Not sure what its like across the pond but most trotter/pacer folk only have them shod during the summer, usually call when you are the most busy, have a lack of concrete to shoe on, want to pay you around £30 for the privilage, poorly trained for picking up the legs and want you to be there with in 2 days of the phone call. I would rather move country if that was all there was to shoe around here.
the opposite foot is even more; so he is hard to shoe???......does he jerk when you pick up the hocks???.....if so, it is a soreness issue. I am going to give a statement. his jack cords need to cut; to tight; dry joints and hocks and stifles need to injected.. how you have him shod is correct; but will do the same thing; until the soreness is address. keep notes and find out if he still shears the shoes behind. I know this because it happens to me on the track in the past and that is what it is.....personal experience.
Linda, do you really believe that you can dial in a horse , including surgery and medication, without having seen the animal, much less not having a vet. education nor license? and post it on the net? ray
