[RC] Horse is not lame, but can't be shod - sue koost
Good day all:
Problem: My horse is showing no lameness. However
during an episode of being shod on Friday, the tapping of the hammer sent the
horse up and out of the cross ties. I did not witness this, so,
I picked up each of his hind feet and gently tapped his hoof with a
hammer. The affective foot/leg caused an immediate explosion from my
horse who reared up and out of the cross tie, (and basically on top of me at the
rear).
Any ideas out there? suggestions? I was
going to call the vet on Monday, however he is not lame.
Back ground: this is the leg that he has always fussed over as
a baby. He is a 10 year old full Arab, 15-2 moderate distance horse. (not
many 50's due to myself). Had a particularly difficult
training ride 3 days prior doing very steep slippery hills. We haven't
incorporated that many hills in a training session normally. Polishing up
for the Fleserton Ride this weekend.
