Log in to my account Barrel Horse World
Come on in Folks on-line

Today is

You are logged in as a guest. Logon or register an account to access more features.


A horse who doesn't grow much heel...

Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin
Jump to page : 		Last activity 2017-01-05 7:36 PM
4 replies, 2398 views

View previous thread :: View next thread
   General Discussion -> Barrel Talk
Refresh
 
**Cowgirl Up**
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2017-01-05 3:09 PM
Subject: A horse who doesn't grow much heel...


Extreme Veteran


Posts: 324
100100100
My filly definitely got her dam's heel-less feet...
What do you do with your horses that don't grow a lot of heel? 
Do you leave them barefoot?
If not, do you do regular shoes or wedges?
Are there any supplements that can help? 
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
classicpotatochip
Reg. Mar 2011
Posted 2017-01-05 3:22 PM
Subject: RE: A horse who doesn't grow much heel...



Owner of a ratting catting machine


Posts: 2258
20001001002525
I get X-rays and have the vet evaluate angles. (Note: you need a vet that is savvy about this, some vets don't have a clue about it)

Then shoe accordingly. Get with a really really good natural balance farrier or similar.
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
cheryl makofka
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2017-01-05 4:17 PM
Subject: RE: A horse who doesn't grow much heel...


The Advice Guru


Posts: 6419
50001000100100100100
Are you sure she is not underslung and has long toes?
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
Serenity06
Reg. Feb 2011
Posted 2017-01-05 5:09 PM
Subject: RE: A horse who doesn't grow much heel...


Elite Veteran


Posts: 1165
10001002525
Location: California		Chances are the heels simply run forward and create long toes. My mare and gelding have the same issue. I HIGHLY advice getting a VERY good farrier now before you have issues. Due to going through so many bad farriers my mare now has issues with her front feet and can not return to barrel racing. Had it not been for the streak of bad luck with farriers my mare would be sound. I found an awesome vet and farrier too late.

ETA: My mare was barefoot for a long time, now needs shoes to remain comfortable. My gelding has pretty tender front feet and I have chose to keep him shod on a tight schedule as a preventative.

Edited by Serenity06 2017-01-05 5:12 PM
↑ Top ↓ Bottom
OhMax
Reg. Feb 2013
Posted 2017-01-05 7:36 PM
Subject: RE: A horse who doesn't grow much heel...


Married to a Louie Lover


Posts: 3303
20001000100100100
classicpotatochip - 2017-01-05 3:22 PM

I get X-rays and have the vet evaluate angles. (Note: you need a vet that is savvy about this, some vets don't have a clue about it)

Then shoe accordingly. Get with a really really good natural balance farrier or similar.

Ditto, first stop. Looks can be deceiving.

↑ Top ↓ Bottom
Jump to page :
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread
 
View previous thread :: View next thread

© Copyright 2002- BarrelHorseWorld.com All rights reserved including digital rights

Support - Contact / Log in to my account


Working Truck World Working Horse World Cargo Trailer World Horse Trailer World Roping Horse World
'
Registered to: Barrel Horse World
(Delete all cookies set by this site)
Running MegaBBS ASP Forum Software
© 2002-2026 PD9 Software