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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3 Comments

craig.viola2d ago

Three horses I know had no issues with show shoes.

robinson.aaron2d 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.

the_dakota2d 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.