Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: "Kristie Strange" Well I rode Izzy today and she was GREAT! Met up with some friends and we stayed mostly on dirt and in fields and she did just fine without her shoes. We even cantered some in the field. She bucked a little at first, but we went both directions and she got her leads first try. :) -Kristie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: "Kristie Strange" Thanks everyone for the responses. It's been almost a week and Izzy has been frolicking around the field with no signs of tenderness at all. Granted, we've had rain and the fields are soft. I'm going to ride with some friends later this morning and we'll see how she does. This farm has mostly dirt trails and fields, but some gravel roads. I'm curious to see how sensitive, if at all, she'll be. I have a friend that has a Haflinger gelding and he's never worn shoes. She takes him over all kinds of terrain and even foxhunts him and he does great. I know it depends on the horse, so we'll try and see. :) -Kristie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I would encourage folks not to get too worried about chipping up. My horses are trimmed every five weeks. If they go over that, they are clearly getting long (at least most times of the year) and start chipping worse than if they are trimmed regularly. To a certain extent, chipping is the way horses self-trim their feet, so I would not get real concerned about minor chipping. Gail pretty durable on most any surface except tar and cement. This is when we drive and ride our fjords 4-6 days a week on this type of surface. Some others may find this to never be a problem for thier fjords, which is great. I suggest trying without and if you start seeing some wear and tear you can always go back. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: Erin Yanish ' My feeling on shoes is only if needed. We only put shoes on our fjords if we are driving them on tar frequently. Our experience was that our fjords were pretty durable on most any surface except tar and cement. This is when we drive and ride our fjords 4-6 days a week on this type of surface. Some others may find this to never be a problem for thier fjords, which is great. I suggest trying without and if you start seeing some wear and tear you can always go back. The key to any horses hooves are that they get a balanced trim. Ask questons of your farrier, know why they are trimming them the way they are. There are many opinions on shoes or no shoes. If a horses hoof is holding up just fine (no chips, sand cracks etc.) there is no need to put them on. An honest farrier will be up front if they are required. Another good thing to watch for is if your farrier does hot shoeing. Hot shoeing is when they use an anvil and forge to shape each shoe to the specific hoof. If they are just taking a cold shoe and nailing it on I would question the reason why. The closest example I have would be if you were a size nine and someone told you to go 5 weeks wearing a size seven. You are going to be painful. Proper hoof care is crucial to any horse, get references on any farrier you would like to try. We do run our draft horses all year round with shoes. The reason being is that they are in constant contact with hard surfaces. In the winter we use borium on the bottoms for traction and pads to prevent "balls of snow" We will go barefoot anytime they are not giving rides. For the most part they are always out and about. Feel free to contact if you have any questions, I do not consider my self an expert, but my husband is a farrier. He went to school for it and has had to deal with numerous and unique cases of hoof care. He has also worked tight with hoof experts and apprenticed under knowledgable farriers. Anyone can claim to be great because they have worked as a farrier for 20 years, but have they had any situations that force them to learn? Erin Yanish www.vistaridgefarms.com --- On Sat, 12/13/08, Kristie Strange wrote: From: Kristie Strange Subject: pulling shoes To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:33 AM This message is from: "Kristie Strange" I had my four year old's shoes pulled this week (she was only shod on the front). We're going to try it for the winter, in case it snows, I really want to ride in the snow without worrying about iceballs in her feet. But if she does well, I may consider leaving her barefoot. Anybody have barefoot success with regular riding (trails, gravel, and such)? Thanks! -Kristie Strange Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I do pretty well with Rom. Round type gravel is no problem. Gunthar has flat feet. He is draftier, and maybe would have flatter feet anyway. He tends to be tender. I have two three QH that also do pretty well, though all gimp on roads with big crushed rock pieces. One should know, however, that horses in shoes are also getting their feet bruised on these same rocks (think about it, the shoes do not lift them up that high). The horses just do not gimp because their feet are numbed by the lack of circulation in their feet. So says our vet/farrier. With the cost of shoeing one can do a lot of experimenting with boots. I use the Easy Boot Epics, but am considering trying the Renegades. It would take a big emergency to get me to put shoes back any of my horses. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" I do pretty well with Rom. Round type gravel is no problem. Gunthar has flat feet. He is draftier, and maybe would have flatter feet anyway. He tends to be tender. I have two three QH that also do pretty well, though all gimp on roads with big crushed rock pieces. With the cost of shoeing one can do a lot of experimenting with boots. I use the Easy Boot Epics, but am considering trying the Renegades. It would take a big emergency to get me to put shoes back any of my horses. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: katesei...@aol.com Joe and Della are barefoot. Della's always been barefoot, Joe went through long painful rehab after removing his shoes. I will put boots on them if we are going someplace I know or suspect might be gravel. But around the trails at our house, which are mostly dirt, a little gravel, and some stream crossings, they are both fine. Kate * In a message dated 12/13/2008 8:36:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, gibsong...@gamewood.net writes: I had my four year old's shoes pulled this week (she was only shod on the front). We're going to try it for the winter, in case it snows, I really want to ride in the snow without worrying about iceballs in her feet. But if she does well, I may consider leaving her barefoot. Anybody have barefoot success with regular riding (trails, gravel, and such)? **One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. The NEW AOL.com.(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom0019) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: pulling shoes
This message is from: "Willows Edge Farm" Hi Kristi, Interesting how we all get used to certain things...I can not even imagine putting shoes on our Fjords (7 at the moment :-) ). Being more urban, our trails all require blacktop or the gravel paths along side. Sometimes they get a little nicked up, but they have amazingly tough hooves and have never shown sensitivity. As for our "trails", we have a few actual horse trails but most are power lines that lead to crazy side "trails" where we get to see where our local Sherriff's office practices swat maneuvers for crack houses. No kidding. Interesting trail rides in the 'burbs! Side note - for those who loved the Winters of Long Ago, I still have a few of copies of one of those - A Grand Day on our website. Duncan is obviously a gifted artist and lover of his Fjords - he really captures their personalities. Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Bothell, WA (425) 402-6781 www.willowsedgefarm.com www.seattlecarriagerides.com From: "Kristie Strange" Subject: pulling shoes This message is from: "Kristie Strange" I had my four year old's shoes pulled this week (she was only shod on the front). We're going to try it for the winter, in case it snows, I really want to ride in the snow without worrying about iceballs in her feet. But if she does well, I may consider leaving her barefoot. Anybody have barefoot success with regular riding (trails, gravel, and such)? Thanks! - -Kristie Strange Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: pulling shoes
This message is from: "Lola Lahr" All of my horses are barefoot. We run into *sharp* stones riding the logging roads at times, and Easyboot Epics all around take care of any discomfort. Last weekend I took Lisa, my fjord, out without boots, over a graveled parking lot, some graveled stretches of trail, and she went right through those areas without a problem. We ride a lot in all kinds of conditions: mud, big and little rocks, wet, slippery rocks, etc. and I've not seen the need for shoes. Check the Easy Care website for tips and advice on barefoot and boots (of course, they SELL the boots, but it's good info). Keep in mind that you might have to use boots for a while until the hoof and sole grow out - it takes about a year- so one must be patient. Read Pete Ramey's information on timming and hoof care. It is invaluable. Check out "the Horse's Hoof" that's also a great website and the newsletters are very informative and fun to read. On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 5:33 AM, Kristie Strange wrote: > This message is from: "Kristie Strange" > > I had my four year old's shoes pulled this week (she was only shod on the > front). We're going to try it for the winter, in case it snows, I really > want to ride in the snow without worrying about iceballs in her feet. But > if she does well, I may consider leaving her barefoot. > Anybody have barefoot success with regular riding (trails, gravel, and > such)? > > Thanks! > > -Kristie Strange > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
pulling shoes
This message is from: "Kristie Strange" I had my four year old's shoes pulled this week (she was only shod on the front). We're going to try it for the winter, in case it snows, I really want to ride in the snow without worrying about iceballs in her feet. But if she does well, I may consider leaving her barefoot. Anybody have barefoot success with regular riding (trails, gravel, and such)? Thanks! -Kristie Strange Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Pulling shoes
This message is from: "Ardeth Obenauf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If your horse is used to being shod and training in shoes, it might not be a good idea to pull them right before a competition regardless of the footing. They can be tender when first going barefoot, it could have a negative effect on their performance. ao Ardeth Obenauf The Lazy AO Farm Shelbyville, TN The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
