Discussion on First Time Shoeing
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Susan M. Herrick
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Username: Quatro
Post Number: 66
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 - 8:01 pm: |   |
I have a question for a farrier or anyone else who has suggestions on how to make shoeing a 4 year old for the first time, easier for the farrier and me and him? Any advice, and how can I expect him to take this new thing?
thanks
sue} |
ANN COLLIER
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Username: Dres
Post Number: 378
Registered: 10-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 - 8:10 pm: | |
greetings sue... i just had my 3 year old front shoes done first time... she stood well.. i have been picking her feet since she was a weanling... so she understands the concept...
i would suggest you practice / practice & more practice with her.. it really is not a traumatic thing
young horses are fun.. Ann |
Sara Wolff
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Username: Mrose
Post Number: 287
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 - 10:51 pm: | |
Ann is right-lots of practice with handling the feet, even tapping on the feet with a small hammer or the hoof pick. Also, having a farrier who is patient with feet. I assume the 4 yr. old is used to having his feet trimmed, so shoeing won't be that difficult. Seems like the hardest part is getting a young horse to learn to stand on three feet. He should already have that down. |
Susan M. Herrick
Member
Username: Quatro
Post Number: 67
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, Jun 27, 2004 - 11:34 pm: | |
thanks, He does fairly well for trimming. I did not know if the pounding would be different for him. I quess we will find out!
thanks
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