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Posted on 12/30/2004 7:01:16 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
Free Republic has a lot of horse people that have found each other on other threads…. And since we all like to talk horses, how about a thread where it is not off-topic, but is THE topic?
This is a horse chat thread where we share ideas, ask for input from other horsemen, and talk about our riding and horse-keeping. We have a lot of different kinds of riders and horses, and a lot to share. In the previous threads we have had a great time talking through lessons, training, horse lamenesses, illnesses and pregnancies... and always sharing pictures and stories.
I always have a link to this thread on my profile page, so if you have something to say and can't find the thread in latest posts… look for it there and wake the thread up!
I also have a ping list for horse threads that are of interest, and Becky pings everyone most mornings. Let Becky (Paynoattentionmanbehindthecurtain) and/or me know if you would like to be on the ping list. As FreeRepublic is a political site, our politics and other issues will probably blend in…. There are many issues for horsemen that touch politics… land use, animal rights/abuse cases that make the news…. Legislation that might affect horse owners.
So... like the previous threads, this is intended as fun place to come and share stories, pictures, questions and chit-chat, unguided and unmoderated and that we come together here as friends. There are lots of ways of doing things and we all have our quirks, tricks and specialties that are neat to learn about.
Yeah - it would be a mess! but it's better to send the poison to the nearest exit though if they get into something bad.
Just lot's of stuff lately. Rescheduling lessons, questions about a blanket for Okie, putting them in the barn, ordering and if I need anything. Just shop stuff. I used to see her in the evenings but not lately.
You did the right thing. Heat in the hooves could be a sign of something much bigger such as founder or laminitis.
I have read articles that barefoot is better...also I was trying to save some money...I thought because he's not outside all that much in the winter that it wouldn't matter.. I guess I was wrong.
You did right calling the vet. Heat in a foot can be very serious, up to and including lamintitis (founder). If you still have heat in the foot, hose his legs/feet down.
Why did you have his shoes pulled? Wait, I'll continue reading, I think someone asked you that.
Maybe she just feels more comfortable keeping in touch since she doesn't see you as often. Like my grandmother used to say, don't borrow trouble. :) It really does sound like she keeps a close eye on the horses.
Going barefoot is kindof trendy right now, it's like Atkins. Some people believe in it.
Some horses that have grown up barefoot and are trimmed properly can go barefoot, and some horses can go barefoot during light use if you aren't in a rocky area. We currently have one barefoot horse we bought that way, and we are gonna wait and see if she holds up. Most people have to shoe them to keep them sound.
I am of the belief that there isn't anything intrinsically better for the horse about being barefoot and natural. Wild horses didn't live like ours do, and wild horses also often go lame and die young. Natural can be very hard. It isn't a magic answer.
Saving money is always a good goal, but it might be that saving money on shoing isn't a good option for yours. A horse is nothing without feet, and he could be a year before his feet harden and become accustomed to being barefoot, if at all.
That's my two cents.... there are lots of opinions about this.
They are very well cared for. I trust her. I don't worry about that. She tells me routine stuff about them when I see her. I guess that's why the "what happened" thoughts .
How will re-shoeing help him heal. Keeping weight off the sore area?
lol. He is not amused.
Keeping his sole from getting bruised as easily, or wearing down too thin. They can still get stone bruising... but it's rarer.
We pull the shoes on all of our horses when they aren't being ridden, with the exception of a mare who goes lame without front shoes.
I don't think you're wrong for pulling them, although I don't believe barefoot is necessarily better. It just depends on what your ground is like, how your horse is being used, where he's being ridden type stuff.
Has your horse been sick at all or out on grass? I've forgotten where you live.
Will it help relieve the soreness he already has though. I understand why he needs them back on but I was just wondering if it's part of his treatment now.
If he really has a stone bruise, that will take awhile to heal... not weeks, but certainly days. If the soles are just thin, getting him up off them should make him feel better right away.
I had them taken off of one of mine too. Same reasons that you did. His hoofs started cracking and chipping on the sides and I had to put them back on too.
lol. I didn't mean to insult him. He's done well. :-)
He's not insulted.:')
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