> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:35:35 -0800 > Subject: [RC] Hoof Care Recommendations > From: steveb@xxxxxxx > To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > My horse has one front hoof that is weak and I have a hard time keeping a > shoe on. I've worked with my farrier to shoe regularly and properly, but > he (the horse, not my farrier) continues to loose shoes and the outside > wall is pretty broken down. > > I'm looking for short-term and long-term strategies to help. If I pull > the front shoes and use boots for an extended period, should I expect to > be able to go back to shoes in the future with a reduction in problems? > Are there supplements or topicals that you've found to help promote growth > and strength? > > I'm hoping to do a number of rides this year and am worried about his health. > > Thanks, > > Steve > > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. > Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp > Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp > > Ride Long and Ride Safe!! > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >