Re: [RC] Help ! From other farriers and/or vets - Mary Ann Spencer
I suppose it could be an injury and maybe
that x-rays will show something. So, the vet is most likely in the future
for her. But, I did think I would see if anyone here had any ideas....that
I haven't thought of. Again, if I pull the shoes and turn her out for...a
month or more...she will come back sound. Shoe her...ride her one
time...lame again.
Maybe she is equating shoes with lameness. I
have heard of horses being 'mentally' lame but not physically lame. But I
wonder why you don't just let her go barefoot for a few weeks???
Sensitivity can be so subjective. But then, I don't use shoes. Maybe
later if I ever get the time to do a LOT more riding. It takes a LONG time
to get the hoof wall grown out. Some horses don't take to a bit well and
so are ridden with hackamore of some sort or a halter, etc. Seems to me
the horse is trying to tell you something but not able to communicate it very
well. Good luck.
