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Struggling with a request to shoe a horse for show only
The animal wasn't suited for it, and I felt conflicted.
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laura6671mo ago
That "trust your gut" part is key. Putting on shoes changes how a horse moves, even if they seem okay. I mean, it's just not worth it if the horse isn't actually needing it for a real reason.
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robinson.aaron1mo ago
Heard a farrier say that putting shoes on a horse just for looks can mess with its gait if it's not needed. Trust your gut on this one.
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the_dakota1mo ago
Ever see a horse move stiff after fancy shoes? My friend's gelding started stumbling on trails after putting on those tall show heels. Their farrier took them off and said the horse was overreaching to compensate.
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