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| snoopy - 2014-12-16 4:22 PM
1st time he was shod
The horse looks like he also has underslung heels, I suggest asking the new farrier his opinion.
As for the record, I remember you saying the new farrier couldn't put new shoes on till the foot grew out, has this changed?
As for everything else I said, I do stand behind it. I have been cursed and blessed, I had farriers screw up horses, I have had vets clear a cannon bone xray as no fracture, the day after the next vet told me the next 3 days his leg could snap off.
Point is owning horses, you learn you can't trust any profession without doing your homework. In my area there are people charging 40/trim and all they have taken is a 2day course. They may be descent, but never touching my horse.
Take this as a learning opportunity, what will you do next time, how are you going to pick a farrier, but do your research, interview them, ask around look at other horses feet, ask them who they use.
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| snoopy - 2014-12-16 5:22 PM
1st time he was shod
This is just a bad job overall. Looks like what the old horse I used to run looked like when we got her at 3 years old. 6 years later, her heels still aren't grown out and she must have wedges on to stay sound, plus her tendons are messed up from being like that for a while so she has to have special care after every run and workout to prevent swelling and lameness.
Sorry to say but chalk it up to lesson learned and find a better farrier. I know it sucks, and I feel for you and your horse. | |
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Location: ND | cheryl makofka - 2014-12-16 10:13 PM snoopy - 2014-12-16 4:22 PM 1st time he was shod The horse looks like he also has underslung heels, I suggest asking the new farrier his opinion. As for the record, I remember you saying the new farrier couldn't put new shoes on till the foot grew out, has this changed? As for everything else I said, I do stand behind it. I have been cursed and blessed, I had farriers screw up horses, I have had vets clear a cannon bone xray as no fracture, the day after the next vet told me the next 3 days his leg could snap off. Point is owning horses, you learn you can't trust any profession without doing your homework. In my area there are people charging 40/trim and all they have taken is a 2day course. They may be descent, but never touching my horse. Take this as a learning opportunity, what will you do next time, how are you going to pick a farrier, but do your research, interview them, ask around look at other horses feet, ask them who they use. Same with vet, trainer, etc
AGREED! And while I don't like anything about the shoe job or trim this farrier did the underrun heels where not caused by this farrier as they don't happen over night. | |
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| I'm not trying to add salt to a wound but I know this weather isn't doing well for my guy either... the cold, the rain, the mud and now the snow. So hopefully in a way its a combination and he will recuperate fast. My guy has kinda crappy feet so take that into account but he's been ouchy too.
Legally, as many have said its gonna cost you more in legal fees and its really hard to get an "expert" witness to come in on claims that prove this trim job may have contributed to the lameness. Its kinda similar to medical malpractice. They don't usually like to take the stand and criticize other's work but that's my experience. Also be careful (not that its right) but word spreads fast and it can be hard to get people to work for you/with you if you have a reputation of throwing the book at them (again not that its not justified) but just another thing to keep in mind.
I don't know where you are in MN but I have a great farrier if you need recommendations if the new one doesn't work out. Prayers to you and the new horse... | |
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Location: MN | this is after he was shod for the second time when the smaller shoes came off, although these are too small, there is nothing that can be done till they grow out more
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Location: NC | No advice but wanted to say sorry this happened and I hope your horse recuperates quickly.  | |
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| snoopy - 2014-12-16 5:22 PM
1st time he was shod
WOW....I'd go get some knox gelatin and farriers formula and pray to jesus for those things to grow! And i wouldn't touch him until they did. Magic cushion him if he is dead lame and maybe pick him up some previcox.
Make sure your horse has a foot and a shoe to support it. I dunno why farrier wanna cut a horse down so much these days.
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Location: Wyoming | You're out of luck. I had a shoer trim my 3 year old at the wrong angle.. Granted she has weird feet, but I've been off of her for 9 months with corrective shoeing, plus got her foot injected to help with the inflammation and she's still off. Probably will never be sound, could have been prevented by correct trimming. Don't let just anyone touch your horses feet! | |
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