@0061845Caroline Yes you can, because sometimes stones get in the v shape and it is painful sometimes if it is a big stone. I check my horses hooves everyday, well try to he is a 3 yr old gelding and he gets anlittle hot tempered and plus with his old owners they didn't mess with him much. And he has overgrown hooves that we are trying to get taken care of.
I believe some horses do need shoes. I prefer if they don't but sometimes you cant help it. A lot of horses I know have shoes just so they can ride on different surfaces and balance out their hoofs. Also, I don't pick horses back feet up like that. I stretch it out further so its leg isn't bunched up. Also don't say you don't want your horse to have shoes because they don't do it in the wild. In the wild, you wouldn't be riding them would you?
(cont) showing that shoes restrict blood flow, they tested this on many horses and the results were all almost the same. Regardless of age or breed.
Another problem I have with shoes is that when one horse kicks another, it will be so much worse for the horse being kicked. Horse's can withstand a blow from a bare foot horse but from one who is shod, it is so much worse. I think it's just cruel. I know people who won't allow horses with back shoes to be turned out with their horse.
I can't believe this video. They show a person wrestling with their horse to lift the back hoof. This horse either has not been trained in lifting his feet, he has not been trained to give to pressure or the horse does not respect the person trying to lift his foot.
As for shoes, I think they restrict the natural action of the horse when he walks. I've seen a study also where they use heat detection cameras on two horses, one shod, one barefoot, the shod horse's feet were colder... (cont)
Ok, Ok, Ok. I know I'm being stereotypical, But i am VERY against shoeing horses. All the horses I ride are barefoot besides little Pepsi, who needs shoes in the front for medical reasons.
Yeah..... and always clean your horses face with warm water.... and remember: if you freeze, your horse freezes too and HAS to wear a blanket! Or better: two of them! And if your horse doesn´t want his hoofes to be trimmed, tell the farrier to go home! And if your horse kicks the farrier, it tells you, you´ve got the wrong farrier... and... and... and... if you want to know about hoof care??? Ask a woman! Only women know about..... scratch scratch scratch - healthy hoof!!! LOL
Showing a hoof with toes about 1" to long, contracted frogs and saying that´s a strong, cared for hoof is another misleading guide from expert village. talking about slapping products on the hoof for strength - again complete rubbish. A healthy hoof comes from inside, a good diet, but all the while it is shod it will NEVER be healthy.
Hoofrise, You need to be quiet. If you think you could do so much better, you go out and make a video of your horse and you cleaning it's hooves. If you can't say anything nice, Don't say anything at all. Keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
Hoofrise, You need to be quiet. If you think you could do so much better, you go out and make a video of your horse and you cleaning it's hooves. If you can't say anything nice, Don't say anything at all. Keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
when pickin out the commisures (sides) of the frog do not be afraid to dig in the with pressure. if it bleeds then you know you have a thrush problem. you horse will thank you for diggin in deep. farriers dig in there every day with knives with no problems
Some poeple gave 2 little at horse's legs and hoof.. They just clean a horse and go for the ride and most people forget about hoof's.. Please don't make any nois about that i writte, this dosen't mean for every human that work with horses.. ;)
Im looking after someone elses horse, and this dosent help me at all. He always kicks whenever i manage to make him get his foot off the ground, he wont let me clean it
not because its sore or anything, and the owner dosent really come up much, and when he does, he never fixes the problems, or shows me how to fix them
Help?His front feet arent that bad, its his back feet that are worse as soon as i get him to pick up his foot and i have it nicely in my hand, He kicks! and puts his foot back down
Yeah most horses do that, but if a horse knows they can take advantage of you they will... Just pick the hoof up and try as hard as possible to not let him put it down but of course if he loses balance put it down and just give him a smack... also it could be the flies bothering the horse, try spraying some fly spray on him before picking his hooves
No, fly spray is great, just spray it on when ever the flies are bothering her/him. You don't want too many flies on the horse because it will start to bleed and will get irritated. What the fly spray does is it makes the flies wings stick together so they fall to the ground, plus will make the coat nice and shiny. Also make sure you keep the horse clean too because sweat and dirt attracts flies
I wouldn't spray it right in the horses nose otherwise using it everyday should be fine. It's made for them you know! :) I know my answer isn't as long and technical as some, but it makes sense.
He probably remembers someone hurting him around his hooves. I had a horse like that once and it took me 2 months to get him to stand with a broom touching his legs. He a broom, you might feel more comfortable being a little father away from him. Put him into the cross ties, stand on an angel comfortable to you, but do not do behind him. Hold onto the side of the broom that has all the bristles, and the opposite end (without the bristles) touch his rump, going down to his thigh.
(Sorry, I didn't get to finish what I was saying in my last reply). Mkae sure you do not make any circular movements going from this rump to thigh, you might loose control over the broom and startle him, making the situation negative (more than it already is). So, make a straight line going from his rumb to his tigh in a slow motion. Do that a couple of times until he stops moving around and is calmer. Continue this excercise going lower and lower, until he can stand quielty with the broom onhim
i am a new horse owner and i just would like some tips from other horse owners, how often would you say you clean your horses hooves? and if there are any tips you can give about anything on owning a horse that would really help me and i would appreciate it.
doing it in the morning and night I'd say, to keep the hoof from getting thrush.I'm gonna have to start doing that since its summer and plus its raining more as well :) good luck
Yes of course, firstly pls don't take any notice of these videos, these people are not experts.. Pick your horses feet out everytime it goes out of the stable and comes in from the field. Use a good quality grease, Effol is German, get the green grease not the black. Make sure the hoof is clean before applying to both inside and out. Take the view that you never stop learning. Use common sense and consider safety at all times. Peoples opinions vary, remain objective & keep an open mind.
Ya know, there is a reason why these videos are free--you get no info on them, you get nothing for nothing. LOL
FYI: Shoes are placed on a horse for a reason posters, they are to keep the hooves from wearing down to the quick, because we ask them to travel on gravel/sand/concrete etc. The hoof would wear down to nothing if you rode everyday-barefoot. Take your fingernail and run it on a nail file everyday for lets say 30 mins, how long would you nail last before you hit the quick?
Then those horses in the wild must have no hooves! The rate of growth of a hoof is normally fast than the rate of wear. A horse that is barefoot still needs regular trimming and filing to keep the hoof a regular length. I've never heard of a horse's hoof being worn down to nothing because it was barefoot.
@emilyXevil92 Uhm obviously you either don't ride your horses alot. Hoof ware could be due to a horse being turned out on rough terrain (That like the wild) or a horse may be in heavy work, the hoof may be weak. In these situations hoof ware could increase and the hoof can become 'too short' for the barefoot trim. The more work the more stimulation of growth, so when horses in the wild are running they have a faster rate of growth. I'm 16 and I know this, do a bit more research.
yea, also domesticated horses stay in the same place. you stay in the same place all the time and you poop where you please, your bound to step in it. in the wild, horses travel more and cover more area, therefore sheer probability/area they step in manure is greatly reduced. and naked hoofs may not get worn down to the quik in the wild, but if youve ever seen police horses, if they dont wear steel shoes, the asphalt and cement would wear down their hooves fast.
@Pimpmastahanhduece Check out all 36 of the Houston Mounted Police BAREFOOT. Check out the majority of Endurance horses BAREFOOT. Informed owners of grand prix jumpers, dressage riders & steeple chasers BAREFOOT. There are barefoot polo ponies, barrel racers, the list is endless. That´s because their owners have educated themselves about true hoof function. A shod hoof doesn´t function, causes long term damage 2 the liver, kidneys & heaven knows what hidden damage to shoulders, knees, hips etc
@emilyXevil92 You´ve never heard of one? I´ve seen some! For real! The rate of wear as well as the growth of the hoof depends on many things! First of all, the quality of the hoof, the size and weight of the horse, how often and where you ride, the stable and many other things! I´ve seen hoofes word down to the sole, with a bloodred whiteline! Bad hoof quality, wrong stable! - And never compare a wild horses hoof with hoofes of our domesticated horses! They´re completely different! Serious!
Kk and also when picking horse foot don't just let go like you did make sure to atleast gently put down foot or the can hit there foot hard and poroberly get lame! im a child and i know that, you think u would know that
actually you are supposed to just drop the foot of the horse. This incourages then to put their weight back onto that leg so you can safely pick up another foot and your horse will be evenly balanced on the 3 legs. I'm not saying to slam it on the ground just after you are done cleaning it simply let go =]
when she was picking up his back foot and he brought it up she shied away and she was supposed to let him relax it and bring it out and then go over it
There are many reasons why some horses should have shoes. My horse would not be able to function with out them. But some dont need them. It depends on the horse.
yea i took off my horses shoes when i got them but in three weeks he got lame and i had to put the shoes back on i hate shoes i wish my horse could go barefoot
Yeah we took the shoes off for 3 months and he was lame off and on the entire time. So ya cant say I didnt try lol I actually have a video of the type of back shoes he needs to prevent his stifles locking.
@hoofrise No, I am telling you that in my experience with my horse he needs shoes. He has been to many different farriers and we even pulled his shoes and tryed to get him happy and comfortable barefoot. Didnt work with him. He is with a fabulous farrier now, and he has shoes. Ill never take them off again. So you can think as much as you want that I dont know anything, its fine. I know my horse and his history, you dont. So how about you dont make statements that you cant back up. Thanks.
@bcbeaupied Poor Hoofrise - intentions are good, but maybe over zealous with answers. No horse needs shoes. Take a look at some of my vids which back up what I´m saying. Take a look at my web site. Sadly ´expert village´ don´t vet their vids before they post them
@bcbeaupied I´m very interested to know what exactly is his stifle problem! I have a mare who came to me with a contracted extensor muscle and removing her shoes, balancing her hooves, changing her diet and correct therapeutic massage therapy resolved it.
@LaRanaTJ Honestly, I know that those shoes helped him and made him comfortable and happy. It doesnt matter to me what you or anyone else thinks about it. The way he improved is enough to know that it worked for him. If you dont like shoes or dont think he needed them then whatever. Think what you want, you dont know him or his medical history or anything about him. What may work for one horse may not work for another, shoes happened to work for him. I dont know what else to tell you lol
@bcbeaupied you are quite correct, I don´t know his medical history, which is why I politely asked what the stifle problem was. As a professional equine podologist I am always interested in every case I come across and want to constantly learn more.
Yes, I agree with you, but my horse needs shoes. We took them off for like 2 months and he was sore the whole time. Unfortunatly I have to keep them on him. I wish he could go barefoot :(
yea people say shoes are so good for them when they are just metal things nailed to the bottom of the hoof yea very usefull lol this is my opinion of shoes even if my horse needs them all my other horses are barefoot
A horse shoe is useful in some situations. Like cross-country, when i went around the cross country course my horse slipped over(not in a show, just playing around) so shoes can help grip. My horse is barefoot and will stay barefoot though
thanks your awsome ^.^ but one question. is there a way i can protect my baby when hes in the trailer, it seems thats when he hurts his feet the most and im almost ready to give up on hauling him anywhere, which would suck because he's AWSOME in the ring lol
A good thing to do is possibly buy him some easyboots or Old Mac Boots.
Fair enough they're expensive, but as she said, no hoof no horse.
For the correct size you have to measure your horses hooves. Just google old macs or easyboots and find a size, then either buy them outright, or on eBay if you want the cheaper sollution.
@0061845Caroline Yes you can, because sometimes stones get in the v shape and it is painful sometimes if it is a big stone. I check my horses hooves everyday, well try to he is a 3 yr old gelding and he gets anlittle hot tempered and plus with his old owners they didn't mess with him much. And he has overgrown hooves that we are trying to get taken care of.
spirit1435 1 month ago
Can you pick a horses hoof even if it doesnt have shoes on?
0061845Caroline 3 months ago
I believe some horses do need shoes. I prefer if they don't but sometimes you cant help it. A lot of horses I know have shoes just so they can ride on different surfaces and balance out their hoofs. Also, I don't pick horses back feet up like that. I stretch it out further so its leg isn't bunched up. Also don't say you don't want your horse to have shoes because they don't do it in the wild. In the wild, you wouldn't be riding them would you?
animalwisperer 5 months ago
You know in my opinion i would much rather have a horse be barefoot, but sometimes it's good for them to have shoes for health reasons.. :)
NatashaPEACE 6 months ago
wow lot of know alls on here...
1637bella 8 months ago
(cont) showing that shoes restrict blood flow, they tested this on many horses and the results were all almost the same. Regardless of age or breed.
Another problem I have with shoes is that when one horse kicks another, it will be so much worse for the horse being kicked. Horse's can withstand a blow from a bare foot horse but from one who is shod, it is so much worse. I think it's just cruel. I know people who won't allow horses with back shoes to be turned out with their horse.
MissHeatherAnn1 1 year ago
I can't believe this video. They show a person wrestling with their horse to lift the back hoof. This horse either has not been trained in lifting his feet, he has not been trained to give to pressure or the horse does not respect the person trying to lift his foot.
As for shoes, I think they restrict the natural action of the horse when he walks. I've seen a study also where they use heat detection cameras on two horses, one shod, one barefoot, the shod horse's feet were colder... (cont)
MissHeatherAnn1 1 year ago
she just lets the horses hoof fall down!!!!! always set it down gently!!! they dont know what they are talking about....
kristian0gallops 1 year ago
Ok, Ok, Ok. I know I'm being stereotypical, But i am VERY against shoeing horses. All the horses I ride are barefoot besides little Pepsi, who needs shoes in the front for medical reasons.
Macncheezeness 1 year ago
Hmmm what way is she cleaning out those hooves!! She is attacking the frog with a hoof pick...You are not supposed to do that!
xXxXxsarah08xXxXx 1 year ago
Yeah..... and always clean your horses face with warm water.... and remember: if you freeze, your horse freezes too and HAS to wear a blanket! Or better: two of them! And if your horse doesn´t want his hoofes to be trimmed, tell the farrier to go home! And if your horse kicks the farrier, it tells you, you´ve got the wrong farrier... and... and... and... if you want to know about hoof care??? Ask a woman! Only women know about..... scratch scratch scratch - healthy hoof!!! LOL
Schweinebaendiger 1 year ago
Showing a hoof with toes about 1" to long, contracted frogs and saying that´s a strong, cared for hoof is another misleading guide from expert village. talking about slapping products on the hoof for strength - again complete rubbish. A healthy hoof comes from inside, a good diet, but all the while it is shod it will NEVER be healthy.
LaRanaTJ 1 year ago 5
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Hoofrise, You need to be quiet. If you think you could do so much better, you go out and make a video of your horse and you cleaning it's hooves. If you can't say anything nice, Don't say anything at all. Keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
heatherisaac1 1 year ago
Hoofrise, You need to be quiet. If you think you could do so much better, you go out and make a video of your horse and you cleaning it's hooves. If you can't say anything nice, Don't say anything at all. Keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
heatherisaac1 1 year ago
Thank for this advice! I really needed it! This was a great way to show us Horse people how to take care of hoofs!
elizabethalvord 1 year ago
jesus, she's cleaning out the hoof so fast, it's a wonder she didn't hurt the poor thing.
1989ProblemChild 1 year ago
This video sucks ass!
hoofrise 1 year ago
That is a neglected hoof!
hoofrise 1 year ago
this foot is badly contracted and misshapen--get the shoes off and give a decent barefoot trim
Quigboosan 2 years ago
man this woman doe'snt explain much does she she just going over little stuff...
gabby987654321 2 years ago
when pickin out the commisures (sides) of the frog do not be afraid to dig in the with pressure. if it bleeds then you know you have a thrush problem. you horse will thank you for diggin in deep. farriers dig in there every day with knives with no problems
SuperNewconcept 2 years ago 2
Some poeple gave 2 little at horse's legs and hoof.. They just clean a horse and go for the ride and most people forget about hoof's.. Please don't make any nois about that i writte, this dosen't mean for every human that work with horses.. ;)
NatasaSilak 2 years ago
Im looking after someone elses horse, and this dosent help me at all. He always kicks whenever i manage to make him get his foot off the ground, he wont let me clean it
not because its sore or anything, and the owner dosent really come up much, and when he does, he never fixes the problems, or shows me how to fix them
Help?His front feet arent that bad, its his back feet that are worse as soon as i get him to pick up his foot and i have it nicely in my hand, He kicks! and puts his foot back down
Orgasmic74714651 2 years ago
my horse does it to. idk why lots of horses do that.
hairyrules123 2 years ago
Yeah most horses do that, but if a horse knows they can take advantage of you they will... Just pick the hoof up and try as hard as possible to not let him put it down but of course if he loses balance put it down and just give him a smack... also it could be the flies bothering the horse, try spraying some fly spray on him before picking his hooves
sisu212121 2 years ago
if i spray the horse with fly spray daily... will it harm the horse in any way ... healthwise or other?
5alidal 2 years ago
No, fly spray is great, just spray it on when ever the flies are bothering her/him. You don't want too many flies on the horse because it will start to bleed and will get irritated. What the fly spray does is it makes the flies wings stick together so they fall to the ground, plus will make the coat nice and shiny. Also make sure you keep the horse clean too because sweat and dirt attracts flies
sisu212121 2 years ago
thanksss 4 the advice :)... im new with horses so i dont know much :(
5alidal 2 years ago
No problem! if you have any other questions I am more then happy to help.. we all start some where :]
sisu212121 2 years ago
I wouldn't spray it right in the horses nose otherwise using it everyday should be fine. It's made for them you know! :) I know my answer isn't as long and technical as some, but it makes sense.
KitaDyer 1 year ago
He probably remembers someone hurting him around his hooves. I had a horse like that once and it took me 2 months to get him to stand with a broom touching his legs. He a broom, you might feel more comfortable being a little father away from him. Put him into the cross ties, stand on an angel comfortable to you, but do not do behind him. Hold onto the side of the broom that has all the bristles, and the opposite end (without the bristles) touch his rump, going down to his thigh.
MioHorse 2 years ago
(Sorry, I didn't get to finish what I was saying in my last reply). Mkae sure you do not make any circular movements going from this rump to thigh, you might loose control over the broom and startle him, making the situation negative (more than it already is). So, make a straight line going from his rumb to his tigh in a slow motion. Do that a couple of times until he stops moving around and is calmer. Continue this excercise going lower and lower, until he can stand quielty with the broom onhim
MioHorse 2 years ago
i am also a new horse owner can you give me some tips?
Horseartist99 2 years ago
i am a new horse owner and i just would like some tips from other horse owners, how often would you say you clean your horses hooves? and if there are any tips you can give about anything on owning a horse that would really help me and i would appreciate it.
supergal220 2 years ago
doing it in the morning and night I'd say, to keep the hoof from getting thrush.I'm gonna have to start doing that since its summer and plus its raining more as well :) good luck
delkolver2 2 years ago
thank you so much. :D
supergal220 2 years ago
your very welcome,people have their own ways of doing it,Ikinda new too,I've only had my horse for 3 yrs and yes I'm still learning:)
delkolver2 2 years ago
wow. ive only had mine for about 7 month now. im kinda getting use to the rutiene with her. i named her happy haha.
supergal220 2 years ago
Yes of course, firstly pls don't take any notice of these videos, these people are not experts.. Pick your horses feet out everytime it goes out of the stable and comes in from the field. Use a good quality grease, Effol is German, get the green grease not the black. Make sure the hoof is clean before applying to both inside and out. Take the view that you never stop learning. Use common sense and consider safety at all times. Peoples opinions vary, remain objective & keep an open mind.
limitedchoice 2 years ago
im just a beginner with horses.... but isnt she doing it kinda wrong at 1:33, just curious lol tell me if i'm wrong
zezehiwatari 2 years ago
what how she's holding the hoof??
hugo12707 2 years ago
I do it like that
delkolver2 2 years ago
those hooves are way too short....wow, and she's picking out way too fast!
westernp43 2 years ago
It's called thrush! Not hoof rot......
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jewcygirl 2 years ago
WOW!! My horses hooves are Way Bigger Than That Horses! Well he's just a big horse i geuss all around... But Still!!
xxgallopgirlxx 2 years ago
Ya know, there is a reason why these videos are free--you get no info on them, you get nothing for nothing. LOL
FYI: Shoes are placed on a horse for a reason posters, they are to keep the hooves from wearing down to the quick, because we ask them to travel on gravel/sand/concrete etc. The hoof would wear down to nothing if you rode everyday-barefoot. Take your fingernail and run it on a nail file everyday for lets say 30 mins, how long would you nail last before you hit the quick?
froggiesheins 2 years ago
Then those horses in the wild must have no hooves! The rate of growth of a hoof is normally fast than the rate of wear. A horse that is barefoot still needs regular trimming and filing to keep the hoof a regular length. I've never heard of a horse's hoof being worn down to nothing because it was barefoot.
emilyXevil92 2 years ago 10
@emilyXevil92 Uhm obviously you either don't ride your horses alot. Hoof ware could be due to a horse being turned out on rough terrain (That like the wild) or a horse may be in heavy work, the hoof may be weak. In these situations hoof ware could increase and the hoof can become 'too short' for the barefoot trim. The more work the more stimulation of growth, so when horses in the wild are running they have a faster rate of growth. I'm 16 and I know this, do a bit more research.
MototRuby 1 year ago
yea, also domesticated horses stay in the same place. you stay in the same place all the time and you poop where you please, your bound to step in it. in the wild, horses travel more and cover more area, therefore sheer probability/area they step in manure is greatly reduced. and naked hoofs may not get worn down to the quik in the wild, but if youve ever seen police horses, if they dont wear steel shoes, the asphalt and cement would wear down their hooves fast.
Pimpmastahanhduece 1 year ago
@Pimpmastahanhduece Check out all 36 of the Houston Mounted Police BAREFOOT. Check out the majority of Endurance horses BAREFOOT. Informed owners of grand prix jumpers, dressage riders & steeple chasers BAREFOOT. There are barefoot polo ponies, barrel racers, the list is endless. That´s because their owners have educated themselves about true hoof function. A shod hoof doesn´t function, causes long term damage 2 the liver, kidneys & heaven knows what hidden damage to shoulders, knees, hips etc
LaRanaTJ 1 year ago
@emilyXevil92 You´ve never heard of one? I´ve seen some! For real! The rate of wear as well as the growth of the hoof depends on many things! First of all, the quality of the hoof, the size and weight of the horse, how often and where you ride, the stable and many other things! I´ve seen hoofes word down to the sole, with a bloodred whiteline! Bad hoof quality, wrong stable! - And never compare a wild horses hoof with hoofes of our domesticated horses! They´re completely different! Serious!
Schweinebaendiger 1 year ago
Kk and also when picking horse foot don't just let go like you did make sure to atleast gently put down foot or the can hit there foot hard and poroberly get lame! im a child and i know that, you think u would know that
cookiefrrek 2 years ago
actually you are supposed to just drop the foot of the horse. This incourages then to put their weight back onto that leg so you can safely pick up another foot and your horse will be evenly balanced on the 3 legs. I'm not saying to slam it on the ground just after you are done cleaning it simply let go =]
purpledaisy94 2 years ago
The girl looked really nervous around the horse..
when she was picking up his back foot and he brought it up she shied away and she was supposed to let him relax it and bring it out and then go over it
heartstringsundonee 3 years ago
I was just thinking the same thing
MyBigRedQH 2 years ago
horses should be barefoot it is very healthy for them shoes are not healthy there is no point in shoes
sk8erdevil5 3 years ago
I agree fully. By virtue of the fact that there are shoes, this owner is not maintaining a healthy hoof. It's such a shame.
This horse has very contracted heels in his front hooves. :-(
IronFreePony 3 years ago
There are many reasons why some horses should have shoes. My horse would not be able to function with out them. But some dont need them. It depends on the horse.
bcbeaupied 3 years ago 2
yea i took off my horses shoes when i got them but in three weeks he got lame and i had to put the shoes back on i hate shoes i wish my horse could go barefoot
sk8erdevil5 3 years ago
Yeah we took the shoes off for 3 months and he was lame off and on the entire time. So ya cant say I didnt try lol I actually have a video of the type of back shoes he needs to prevent his stifles locking.
bcbeaupied 3 years ago
@bcbeaupied No, it depends on your trimmer!
hoofrise 1 year ago
@hoofrise No, it depends on the horse.
bcbeaupied 1 year ago
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hoofrise 1 year ago
@hoofrise No, I am telling you that in my experience with my horse he needs shoes. He has been to many different farriers and we even pulled his shoes and tryed to get him happy and comfortable barefoot. Didnt work with him. He is with a fabulous farrier now, and he has shoes. Ill never take them off again. So you can think as much as you want that I dont know anything, its fine. I know my horse and his history, you dont. So how about you dont make statements that you cant back up. Thanks.
bcbeaupied 1 year ago
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hoofrise 1 year ago
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hoofrise 1 year ago
@bcbeaupied Poor Hoofrise - intentions are good, but maybe over zealous with answers. No horse needs shoes. Take a look at some of my vids which back up what I´m saying. Take a look at my web site. Sadly ´expert village´ don´t vet their vids before they post them
LaRanaTJ 1 year ago
@LaRanaTJ Omg lol, my horse needed shoes for his stifles, not his actual hooves. So yes, he did need them. Thankyou
bcbeaupied 1 year ago
@bcbeaupied I´m very interested to know what exactly is his stifle problem! I have a mare who came to me with a contracted extensor muscle and removing her shoes, balancing her hooves, changing her diet and correct therapeutic massage therapy resolved it.
LaRanaTJ 1 year ago
@LaRanaTJ Honestly, I know that those shoes helped him and made him comfortable and happy. It doesnt matter to me what you or anyone else thinks about it. The way he improved is enough to know that it worked for him. If you dont like shoes or dont think he needed them then whatever. Think what you want, you dont know him or his medical history or anything about him. What may work for one horse may not work for another, shoes happened to work for him. I dont know what else to tell you lol
bcbeaupied 1 year ago
@bcbeaupied you are quite correct, I don´t know his medical history, which is why I politely asked what the stifle problem was. As a professional equine podologist I am always interested in every case I come across and want to constantly learn more.
LaRanaTJ 1 year ago
Yes, I agree with you, but my horse needs shoes. We took them off for like 2 months and he was sore the whole time. Unfortunatly I have to keep them on him. I wish he could go barefoot :(
MyBigRedQH 2 years ago
yea people say shoes are so good for them when they are just metal things nailed to the bottom of the hoof yea very usefull lol this is my opinion of shoes even if my horse needs them all my other horses are barefoot
sk8erdevil5 2 years ago
A horse shoe is useful in some situations. Like cross-country, when i went around the cross country course my horse slipped over(not in a show, just playing around) so shoes can help grip. My horse is barefoot and will stay barefoot though
MelissaVermette 2 years ago
Thanks, Nice Video.
mickanelawd 3 years ago
thanks :)
starvingworksxx 3 years ago
thanks your awsome ^.^ but one question. is there a way i can protect my baby when hes in the trailer, it seems thats when he hurts his feet the most and im almost ready to give up on hauling him anywhere, which would suck because he's AWSOME in the ring lol
MonkiesRuleEarth 4 years ago
A good thing to do is possibly buy him some easyboots or Old Mac Boots.
Fair enough they're expensive, but as she said, no hoof no horse.
For the correct size you have to measure your horses hooves. Just google old macs or easyboots and find a size, then either buy them outright, or on eBay if you want the cheaper sollution.
ViraTehFreak 3 years ago
you can put bellboots on him that will help.
horse5racer5 3 years ago