protection from interference

[Dan Babitch <dan_b@sindar.com>]

>> When I purchased him, he was barefoot and I now know why.  He forges and
>>interferes.  Overreach boots work fine for the forging as does squaring
>>the back feet. I have only just begun looking into splint boots and after
>>consulting with you guys, I bought Toklat splint boots. Fine, but how
>>about when he is in the pasture.<<


Hi Susan,

My mare suffered a ligament injury recently, and egg bar shoes were
recommended.  Because of her big overstride, and the danger of her just
pulling the shoes right off, bell boots were also recommended.  I was
concerned about her having to wear bell boots all the time out to pasture,
but have been assured by several sources who have also done it that it
doesn't cause any problems.  The boots do have to be roomy enough to fit
all the way down to the ground to give the needed protection, but also fit
well around the pastern.  You might consider this.

Another option might be to consider the "sneaker" shoe?  I have no personal
experience with these, but wonder if anyone else does here- and knows
whether it can help with a horse that pulls it's shoes due to interference.
You might ask your farrier, or look up the farrier site on the net.  The
sneaker shoes are expensive, that much I have been told!

Good luck-

Allyn