Finally have a farrier lined up..small update and a question.

enelson · 08-12-2008, 09:14 AM

After searching high and low for a farrier with a "good" reputation, we have one lined up to come pay our girls a visit today. All it took, asking our landlord who he uses.

Just so happens to be somebody that I know of, but didn't know he's a farrier on the side. Both girls are getting a trim and full set of shoes for $55 each. He was scheduled to come at 9am and was there at 8:40am. Candy makes me nervous, everytime I pick up her foot she jerks it away, and I don't want her making him mad. My Mom called and said she is standing still like a perfect doll.

That silly horse! Lady will be next and hopefully she stands still as well. Both girls will get extra goodies in their grain tonight if they behave well for him.

I can finally ride without worrying about stone bruising.

I can't wait to get home and see them now...

Myheartismyhorses · 08-12-2008, 09:17 AM

Congrats on finding a farrier! That is a tough thing sometimes, you want to make sure they are the best at what they do. We had one who completely screwed up our geldings feet, leaving hook like pieces on the side of his hooves

Hold onto that farrier, they are few and far between!!!

enelson · 08-12-2008, 10:08 AM

Candy is completed, she was a very good girl and Rod (new farrier) was very impressed with my old girl. He didn't believe her age. He did have to put some epoxy on three of her feet where she has some cracking, said it would help it to grow out without further cracking. My stepdad is going to ask if there is something he recommends to keep the cracks away, anything you guys suggest? Lady was half done when I called, she has spun a couple times on him, but nothing major that he can't deal with. If he does a good job putting he shoes on, I will definately be calling him again. He has been very gentle with the old girls and really seems to know his stuff.

Freedomnchrist · 08-12-2008, 10:25 AM

Fingers crossed for you my friend.

Myheartismyhorses · 08-12-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by enelson

Candy is completed, she was a very good girl and Rod (new farrier) was very impressed with my old girl. He didn't believe her age. He did have to put some epoxy on three of her feet where she has some cracking, said it would help it to grow out without further cracking. My stepdad is going to ask if there is something he recommends to keep the cracks away, anything you guys suggest? Lady was half done when I called, she has spun a couple times on him, but nothing major that he can't deal with. If he does a good job putting he shoes on, I will definately be calling him again. He has been very gentle with the old girls and really seems to know his stuff.

I feed Farrier's Formula Biotin to my TB gelding who has problems with cracking and chipping. It helps his hooves stay strong and grow. I feed a scoop and a half with his grain in the morning and evening. You can usually find it at TSC or a local Farrier supply store.

enelson · 08-12-2008, 12:40 PM

Well the job is done and both girls did good. He appreciates well behaved horses, so he was definately happy they didn't try knocking him out on his first visit with them. When he was looking at Lady, he said her right front show signs that it had an infection 6-8 months ago. I don't know what kind of infection or what led him to that, but he says she should be fine, just to watch it. Anyone have any idea what it could be? My first thought was maybe an abscess? I was cleaning her feet the other night but didn't get a real good look at it, as she jerked her foot away and nearly sat on my car. I did make her let me pick it up and hold it again, but never took it further since he was coming. He sees no signs of founder in either one, and overall thinks they look awesome. He was impressed and I am glad to hear that.

I think we know why they sold her now, huh?

enelson · 08-14-2008, 10:44 AM

Okay, I looked at the shoes he put on the girls and have a question. The shoes are bigger around than the hoof, so on each side there is a slight overhang of shoe, I don't mean large, like a couple centimeters or so. Is this okay? Will this damage their hoof in any way, or should I get the shoes off? He did alright with trimming them up and they aren't acting lame, but the shoes have a lip.

Is this normal?

CatsTack · 08-16-2008, 10:13 AM

Howdy Enelson! I'm a barefoot trimmer, but before I used to shoe my own horseys. There really shouldn't be a lip of shoe exposed on any of the hoof except the heels.

The lip of the shoe will delay breakover. Also, it could get stepped on by the other feet and pulled lose.

The trim is most important whether you're a barefooter or a shoer. The main reason for cracking hoof walls is the wall is too long. Cracking is the start of self trimming, it's the hoof's way of removing what's in the way. It's kinda like if our finger or toenails get too long they start hanging up on things and could even be ripped off.

He probably noticed a ripple or laminitic line in the hoof wall. Since the hoof wall grows from the coronary band down we can estimate 'bout when something happened. The thing is it could be anything from a change of diet, evnironment, stress, or simply stomping super hard due to them pesky flies. There's really no way to know if it was an infection or not. We can tell if there was a blown abcess.

Hope this helps

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08-12-2008, 09:14 AM
enelson Coming two Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,650	Finally have a farrier lined up..small update and a question. After searching high and low for a farrier with a "good" reputation, we have one lined up to come pay our girls a visit today. All it took, asking our landlord who he uses. Just so happens to be somebody that I know of, but didn't know he's a farrier on the side. Both girls are getting a trim and full set of shoes for $55 each. He was scheduled to come at 9am and was there at 8:40am. Candy makes me nervous, everytime I pick up her foot she jerks it away, and I don't want her making him mad. My Mom called and said she is standing still like a perfect doll. That silly horse! Lady will be next and hopefully she stands still as well. Both girls will get extra goodies in their grain tonight if they behave well for him. I can finally ride without worrying about stone bruising. I can't wait to get home and see them now... __________________ Candy - 17 year old Palomino QH Mare Shez Easin On (Lady) - 18 year old Buckskin QH Mare Last edited by enelson : 08-12-2008 at 12:41 PM.

08-12-2008, 09:17 AM
Myheartismyhorses Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 630	Congrats on finding a farrier! That is a tough thing sometimes, you want to make sure they are the best at what they do. We had one who completely screwed up our geldings feet, leaving hook like pieces on the side of his hooves Hold onto that farrier, they are few and far between!!! __________________ When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on!

08-12-2008, 10:08 AM
enelson Coming two Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,650	Candy is completed, she was a very good girl and Rod (new farrier) was very impressed with my old girl. He didn't believe her age. He did have to put some epoxy on three of her feet where she has some cracking, said it would help it to grow out without further cracking. My stepdad is going to ask if there is something he recommends to keep the cracks away, anything you guys suggest? Lady was half done when I called, she has spun a couple times on him, but nothing major that he can't deal with. If he does a good job putting he shoes on, I will definately be calling him again. He has been very gentle with the old girls and really seems to know his stuff. __________________ Candy - 17 year old Palomino QH Mare Shez Easin On (Lady) - 18 year old Buckskin QH Mare

08-12-2008, 10:25 AM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	Fingers crossed for you my friend.

08-12-2008, 12:40 PM
enelson Coming two Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,650	Well the job is done and both girls did good. He appreciates well behaved horses, so he was definately happy they didn't try knocking him out on his first visit with them. When he was looking at Lady, he said her right front show signs that it had an infection 6-8 months ago. I don't know what kind of infection or what led him to that, but he says she should be fine, just to watch it. Anyone have any idea what it could be? My first thought was maybe an abscess? I was cleaning her feet the other night but didn't get a real good look at it, as she jerked her foot away and nearly sat on my car. I did make her let me pick it up and hold it again, but never took it further since he was coming. He sees no signs of founder in either one, and overall thinks they look awesome. He was impressed and I am glad to hear that. I think we know why they sold her now, huh? __________________ Candy - 17 year old Palomino QH Mare Shez Easin On (Lady) - 18 year old Buckskin QH Mare

08-14-2008, 10:44 AM
enelson Coming two Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,650	Okay, I looked at the shoes he put on the girls and have a question. The shoes are bigger around than the hoof, so on each side there is a slight overhang of shoe, I don't mean large, like a couple centimeters or so. Is this okay? Will this damage their hoof in any way, or should I get the shoes off? He did alright with trimming them up and they aren't acting lame, but the shoes have a lip. Is this normal? __________________ Candy - 17 year old Palomino QH Mare Shez Easin On (Lady) - 18 year old Buckskin QH Mare

08-16-2008, 10:13 AM
CatsTack Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NC Posts: 105	Howdy Enelson! I'm a barefoot trimmer, but before I used to shoe my own horseys. There really shouldn't be a lip of shoe exposed on any of the hoof except the heels. The lip of the shoe will delay breakover. Also, it could get stepped on by the other feet and pulled lose. The trim is most important whether you're a barefooter or a shoer. The main reason for cracking hoof walls is the wall is too long. Cracking is the start of self trimming, it's the hoof's way of removing what's in the way. It's kinda like if our finger or toenails get too long they start hanging up on things and could even be ripped off. He probably noticed a ripple or laminitic line in the hoof wall. Since the hoof wall grows from the coronary band down we can estimate 'bout when something happened. The thing is it could be anything from a change of diet, evnironment, stress, or simply stomping super hard due to them pesky flies. There's really no way to know if it was an infection or not. We can tell if there was a blown abcess. Hope this helps __________________ Handmade tack including rope halters, leads, barrel reins, trail reins, and rhythm beads www.catstack.com