Convincing a barefoot advocate farrier to shoe your horse More pics added pg. 3

Dawn · 11-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Has this farrier been trimming her the entire time you've had her?

IIIBarsV · 11-03-2009, 08:05 PM

That can have some impact on how she ended up with a dropped heel and a long toe, for sure.

LRHenneman · 11-03-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelsey5674

My old farrier refused to shoe my horse because he was a barefoot advocate. I finally had to get a farrier who would shoe for my gelding Ranger.

Bingo. For some of these associations, if you've ever nailed iron on a horse's hooves, you cannot EVER be certified as a barefoot practioner.

To the OP--if the horse need shoes, find a farrier that will shoe. You're wasting your time with your barefoot practioner.

Most of a farrier's business is barefoot trims. . . .However, they can and do shoe. Why not use one that is more than a one trick pony and sometimes not a good one at all.

CrazyHorse · 11-03-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

Has this farrier been trimming her the entire time you've had her?

Pretty much. The first farrier I used got in such a big hurry and was rough with her. This farrier happened to be at the barn one day months ago and has been doing her hooves since. I really trusted him to know what he's doing. He has a full list of clients and 30+ years experience. Guess I should've paid more attention

He's been trimming her every 6 weeks.

LRHenneman · 11-03-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

Do you guys think some of her problems may have to do with the fact that she was padded for biglick shows for two years? It's been seven years since she wore stacks. I've only had her for a year so that was way before I ever knew her.

At what age was she stacked?

If she's been off of stacks for that long, I'd venture to guess her problems don't come from that. Just bad trimming.

CrazyHorse · 11-03-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IIIBarsV

That can have some impact on how she ended up with a dropped heel and a long toe, for sure.

Ugh...That's what I thought

But even after six or seven years?

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Originally Posted by LRHenneman

Bingo. For some of these associations, if you've ever nailed iron on a horse's hooves, you cannot EVER be certified as a barefoot practioner.

To the OP--if the horse need shoes, find a farrier that will shoe. You're wasting your time with your barefoot practioner.

Most of a farrier's business is barefoot trims. . . .However, they can and do shoe. Why not use one that is more than a one trick pony and sometimes not a good one at all.

I'm going to start calling around tomorrow and asking around at the local tack shops and feed stores. There has to be somebody out there who will do a better job.

CrazyHorse · 11-03-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LRHenneman

At what age was she stacked?

If she's been off of stacks for that long, I'd venture to guess her problems don't come from that. Just bad trimming.

She was stacked at two and three years old, so six years ago (correction to original question) she stopped wearing them as far as I know. I do know I'm her 4th or 5th owner I think? I'll have to look at her papers again. I don't know why she's been passed around so much in nine years. She's really a great mare.

LRHenneman · 11-03-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

She was stacked at two and three years old, so six years ago (correction to original question) she stopped wearing them as far as I know. I do know I'm her 4th or 5th owner I think? I'll have to look at her papers again. I don't know why she's been passed around so much in nine years. She's really a great mare.

So, she probably had the colt package at first. It's not too extreme. I'm not an advocate of this practice, BTW. It can have lasting damage depending upon how long the horse was stacked.

Would be interesting to see if her previous owners kept her stacked and passed her around because she wasn't winning or she doesn't gait well.

CrazyHorse · 11-03-2009, 08:25 PM

[quote=LRHenneman;4215542]So, she probably had the colt package at first. It's not too extreme. I'm not an advocate of this practice, BTW. It can have lasting damage depending upon how long the horse was stacked.

Would be interesting to see if her previous owners kept her stacked and passed her around because she wasn't winning or she doesn't gait well.[/quote]

I thought the same thing. She seems to do fine undersaddle on just casual rides but I have no idea how she did in shows. She does try to rack now and then but she's easy to bring back down to a flat walk and is like riding a cloud. Her show record as far as I know is not posted online but I haven't really looked extensively since I don't show.
Her registered name is Silver Dollar Magic. Her sire is Generator's Silver Dollar & her dam is Beaming On Me.

mftx4 · 11-04-2009, 05:16 AM

Is there a reason why you don't like her to rack, Missy? Many TWH, rack, just curious.

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Convincing a barefoot advocate farrier to shoe your horse *More pics added pg. 3*

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