[redhorseridge]

Originally Posted by mftx4

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

I had a TWH mare that racked and walked and I much preferred the rack actually -- much more comfortable.

[mftx4]

YouTube - The Original EZD Falcon Rowdy Horse,racking horse

The original. Such speed. Wow!!

[CrazyHorse]

Originally Posted by mftx4

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

Originally Posted by redhorseridge

I had a TWH mare that racked and walked and I much preferred the rack actually -- much more comfortable.

Oh no I don't mind the rack at all lol! It is very smooth and quite fun actually but I'm trying to get her consistent in her gaits right now

[CrazyHorse]

Originally Posted by mftx4

YouTube - The Original EZD Falcon Rowdy Horse,racking horse

The original. Such speed. Wow!!

I love that! Gives me chills everytime I watch it

[mftx4]

WooHoo!!!!

[IndraAmber]

You know, if you get a good trimmer, when her feet are much better balanced, she might be perfectly happy barefoot. From what I read she's not lame on gravel, just a bit tender? Before shoeing her why not give the new farrier time to fix her feet and see how it goes. I know if I saw the pictures of her hooves now, I would in no way expect soundness on gravel, but considering she's not LAME on it and her hooves are in the condition maybe they'll get better?

ETD: For at least the first two trims (I personally trim horses every 4-6 weeks depending on horse, and the ground they live on, activity level etc) from the new farrier you might want to get him to come out 4 weeks after, it'll help speed the healing process along better and let less imbalance take hold between the trims.

[Luvs Phin]

I didn't read through all the posts, but would like to say, if she is tender after each trim, if she is being trimmed correctly, she would not be sore at all, gravel or not.
I, personally, do not believe horses should be shod.
She does have issues that need to be addressed, but would not be convinced shoes are the answer.
She's probably not going to be need to be trimmed for a while, being that she is rather short, and she will probably only need to be shaped/rasped for a while.

If it were me, if my horse was ouchy after a trim, I would be looking elsewhere. We've been lucky enough to find a very good one within a reasonable distance.
Just my 2 cents, for what it's worth.

[Dancers Mom]

Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

Thank you Hope is the first horse I've had who's had "problem" hooves for lack of a better word. She is the only horse I've ever owned who needed shoes. I would love to have her go barefoot but she just can't right now. It breaks my heart watching her try to navigate on rocks

I could not stand to see my girl in pain either, it just was not worth it to me. She was fine in front shoes and I screwed it up thinking I was doing something good for her, it would have been if she was meant to me shoeless. Personally, I would put the shoes on the front and see how she does. I did have to wait 3 months to get some growth to reshoe, I hope you don't have to wait that long. After she was reshod I gave her another week off to adjust again as I am sure she needed it.

Don't let staunch barefoot people who think this is the only way persuade you decision, this is yours to make in the best interest of what you think is better for your horse, not for you, your wallet or anyone elses pressure. If you reshoe her and in a few months she is the same then you know there are other issues that need to be addressed and you can deal with them at that time. Good luck!

[IIIBarsV]

Is that racking horse for real? But why is the guy leaning back so much?

[EVOO]

Rowdy. Yes, he's for real. A legend. If you look closely you'll notice his rider only has 1 arm.