Shoes For All Feet And Hooves
by admin Posted on November 28th, 2011 in Uncategorized
In the wild, horses are always on the move. Wild horses travel up to 20 miles a day looking for food and water, so this naturally trims down the horses hooves. This is not true for horses in captivity, so foot care is a very important part of keeping horses.
Each horse is different, but trimming of horses hooves needs to be done every five to seven months. To decide when to trim your horses hooves, look at how the horse walks. The heel of the horse should always come into contact with the ground first. If you notice the toe is hitting the ground first, it is definitely time for a trim!
Choosing a farrier, or person who cares for horse feet, is a very important task. You will want to check with your friends and see if they have a farrier they suggest. Next check and see that the farrier is gentle with your horse. Some horses just don’t like to stand still while being trimmed, but a farrier should never lose his or her patience with the horse. Lastly check your horse after trimming. If your horse is always sore or walks funny after trimming, find a new farrier. Trimming the horses feet should not hurt the horse in any way.