Hoof issues.... maybe???

cascy · 07-17-2008, 02:40 PM

I'm by far a "hoof expert" so I have a question for ya'll.

Jake had his first set of shoes put on probaby two-three weeks ago. We did all four and he was good to go.

We took him out trail ridding ect. and all was good.

Well, the last few days I have noticed he is now "clicking" when he walks. Surely they don't need reset already

But now I'm worried as I don't want to do any damage to his feet or legs.

Is it possible they are to long, or he's out grown them already? Should I have them pulled?

Any advice is greatly appreciated

jackiev · 07-17-2008, 02:46 PM

My horse had clicking as well after about a week,
I would have your farrier out.
My horses shoes were loose, because he had been walking, trotting, and RUNNING in mud, and marsh type waters.
I think his shoes are probably just loose.
It's a price you have to pay for shoes, things like this happen a lot

.
It stinks, but the shoes can protect your horse where they need it most.

gypsy · 07-17-2008, 06:21 PM

Are the shoes loose or is he hitting his front hoof with the back? He may have grown out some and be hitting the front with the back.

cascy · 07-17-2008, 06:30 PM

No, they are not loose at all.

When the guy put them on, he said he left them a little long because of some "angle" he is trying to re-do, and that way they would hold better

But it's definetly the back hitting the front (metal to metal) and it isn't constant... so I didn't know if he was just being lazy and "clicking" them or if it's an actual problem.

I'm really wondering if I need to take them off or not... I really hope not, I mean, they have barely been on for 2 weeks or so...

gypsy · 07-17-2008, 07:44 PM

He could be just being lazy and not picking his feet up well. He may need his toes shortened to help his breakover. I don't think you need to have them taken off unless he is actually clipping his front heels. The shoer should be able to correct it on his next shoeing.

**Range** · 07-17-2008, 09:47 PM

Sounds like forging. Just be sure to tell your farrier about it and watch the front heels for injuries. You could maybe try some bell boots for now.

kytrailrider · 07-17-2008, 09:56 PM

It sounds like his toe is a little long. My husbands gelding done this when we first got him until our farrier got his feet straightened up. Buy you a set of bell boots they will keep from cutting up his front heels.

cascy · 07-17-2008, 10:14 PM

Thanks everyone... I can't see any "cuts" or nicks on his front heels, but I'm gonna keep an eye on him until the farrier gets back out here.

**Range** · 07-18-2008, 12:23 PM

Just be careful not to ask for an extended trot!

cascy · 07-18-2008, 12:25 PM

Good one range

This is Jake we are talking about... We're doing good to get lazy butt to do anything faster then a walk

On the bright side, he should make an excellent drunk horse... He'll never move quick enought to shake up a beer

Sirita_88 · 07-18-2008, 12:47 PM

Put some rubber slip on bell boots. We always keep them on, it helps with keeping shoes on,too.

I would leave the shoes on, if he left his toe a little long it would explain why he is clicking.

I would maybe square his toes in the back next time.

I am no expert lol that's why we changed to a $150 + farrier from a $65 one. My horses used to start clicking about 3-4 weeks after a trim. He kept their toes way too long.

Now the new farrier is coming out every 5 weeks so sometimes you just have to trim them more often.

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07-17-2008, 02:40 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Hoof issues.... maybe??? I'm by far a "hoof expert" so I have a question for ya'll. Jake had his first set of shoes put on probaby two-three weeks ago. We did all four and he was good to go. We took him out trail ridding ect. and all was good. Well, the last few days I have noticed he is now "clicking" when he walks. Surely they don't need reset already But now I'm worried as I don't want to do any damage to his feet or legs. Is it possible they are to long, or he's out grown them already? Should I have them pulled? Any advice is greatly appreciated __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

07-17-2008, 02:46 PM
jackiev Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ellenton Florida Posts: 118	My horse had clicking as well after about a week, I would have your farrier out. My horses shoes were loose, because he had been walking, trotting, and RUNNING in mud, and marsh type waters. I think his shoes are probably just loose. It's a price you have to pay for shoes, things like this happen a lot . It stinks, but the shoes can protect your horse where they need it most.

07-17-2008, 06:21 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,634	Are the shoes loose or is he hitting his front hoof with the back? He may have grown out some and be hitting the front with the back.

07-17-2008, 06:30 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	No, they are not loose at all. When the guy put them on, he said he left them a little long because of some "angle" he is trying to re-do, and that way they would hold better But it's definetly the back hitting the front (metal to metal) and it isn't constant... so I didn't know if he was just being lazy and "clicking" them or if it's an actual problem. I'm really wondering if I need to take them off or not... I really hope not, I mean, they have barely been on for 2 weeks or so... __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

07-17-2008, 07:44 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,634	He could be just being lazy and not picking his feet up well. He may need his toes shortened to help his breakover. I don't think you need to have them taken off unless he is actually clipping his front heels. The shoer should be able to correct it on his next shoeing.

07-17-2008, 09:47 PM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,732	Sounds like forging. Just be sure to tell your farrier about it and watch the front heels for injuries. You could maybe try some bell boots for now. __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.

07-17-2008, 09:56 PM
kytrailrider Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: kentucky Posts: 138	It sounds like his toe is a little long. My husbands gelding done this when we first got him until our farrier got his feet straightened up. Buy you a set of bell boots they will keep from cutting up his front heels.

07-17-2008, 10:14 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Thanks everyone... I can't see any "cuts" or nicks on his front heels, but I'm gonna keep an eye on him until the farrier gets back out here. __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

07-18-2008, 12:23 PM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,732	Just be careful not to ask for an extended trot! __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.

07-18-2008, 12:25 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Good one range This is Jake we are talking about... We're doing good to get lazy butt to do anything faster then a walk On the bright side, he should make an excellent drunk horse... He'll never move quick enought to shake up a beer __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

07-18-2008, 12:47 PM
Sirita_88 Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 1,296	Bell Boots! Put some rubber slip on bell boots. We always keep them on, it helps with keeping shoes on,too. I would leave the shoes on, if he left his toe a little long it would explain why he is clicking. I would maybe square his toes in the back next time. I am no expert lol that's why we changed to a $150 + farrier from a $65 one. My horses used to start clicking about 3-4 weeks after a trim. He kept their toes way too long. Now the new farrier is coming out every 5 weeks so sometimes you just have to trim them more often. __________________ Paradise Performance Horses. http://www.freewebs.com/paradiseperformance/index.htm