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Trouble keeping horses shod
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. It always helps to hear other peoples ideas. That is just one reason I love this site!
Replied Jul 29
Trouble keeping horses shod
Farrier was just here and he said their hooves are very chalky. Guess we will try the Farriers Formula for a while to see how that works.
Replied Jul 25
Trouble keeping horses shod
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Is anyone else having trouble keeping shoes on their horses? Ours are making it maybe 5 weeks, if we are lucky, and usually lose at least 1 shoe earlier than that, especially my horse, who is missin…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melinda Smith Jul 29.
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Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. It always helps to hear other peoples ideas. That is just one reason I love this site!
I tried Farriers Formula. It did work. But no better than Rainmaker. And I don't feed my horses grain every day in the summer (they're too fat!). So it was easier to apply Rainmaker twice a week than to feed the Formula every day. ANd it's way cheap…
For real!
One word.....FLIES!!!! People seem to overlook this. Look out in your pasture. Your horses are stomping ALL DAY LONG. This works the clinches loose. So even if you don't ride much in the really hot weather, they are putting more pressure on those sh…
wow that was deep.....lol
Melinda, When your horse's hoof is balanced and you have healthy hoof to nail to, then you should have no trouble going 6 to 8 weeks. The minute the horse starts growing his hoof out he is beginning to become out of balance again. The center of arti…
if the flies are bothering them that will cause them to not hold their shoes as long. Keep them clean also will help, because flies won't bother them as bad if they are clean. If they stand and stomp all day that is just as hard on them as if they h…
Farrier was just here and he said their hooves are very chalky. Guess we will try the Farriers Formula for a while to see how that works.
I am having extremely good luck with mine, in fact the guy that puts mine on, can't beleive how long they last.
on average, I only have to do it about every 4 months.
boots? I hear the new horse boot designs are working quite well for most users.
You are not a team! You are an AWESOME team! :) Love you!
Is anyone else having trouble keeping shoes on their horses? Ours are making it maybe 5 weeks, if we are lucky, and usually lose at least 1 shoe earlier than that, especially my horse, who is missing 3 right now and just had 1 replaced last week. …
LOVE Many Cedars! Always look forward to a trip there.
Beautiful picture! Looks like you are having a great time.
We have always made reservations, but we usually go for a week and meet up with a group of friends from KY, IN, TN and AL, so we always want to be sure we get camp sites together and make sure everyone has a spot for that week.
Kayla, you guys sound like my husband and me.
We have only missed one Memorial Weekend at Buffalo River in 8 or 9 years, but nearly every time we go, we end up thinking 'why do we come on a busy weekend, when we would much rather go during an off we…
Profile Information
- How many horses do you own?
- 1 right now
- What breed do you own primarily?
- Paint/Quarter
- Where was your favorite trail riding experience?
- Blackhills South Dakota
- Tell us something about you, anything.
- Happily married, 3 dogs (my kids), love to camp and ride trails with good friends. Love out West, Spring and Fall.
- Please note your farm, ranch or business website address if you would like to.
- http://www.supremewalker.com
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- At 4:44pm on May 19, 2010,
Wayne Adomyetz said… - I wish you guys had of spoke...............I don't always see things around me.
We will have to ride some together this year.
We are putting the new place up for sale in a few weeks. We have found a place on 306 just behind you that we are interested in.
- At 2:10pm on May 19, 2010,
Wayne Adomyetz said…
- Of course i remember you. How are you? Thanks for sending me a note.
- At 1:50pm on May 19, 2010,
Libby Miller said…
- Hi Melinda,
Bear looks great! Chester is doing very well, just lazy from so little riding. Hope to see you at St. Judes.
- At 7:18am on May 19, 2010,
Jeff and Kathy Eyman said… - Hello Melinda! Yes we love he horse walker! It has been a great tool for us that allows Kathy to get more horses ridden per day! Thanks!
- At 2:46pm on April 21, 2010,
Bob Watson said… - Nice to meet you ...we had a great weeken at Many Cedars ..Hope all is well with you two. HAPPY TRAILS and hope see you on the trails Bob O
- At 9:39pm on February 5, 2010,
Betty Fegenbush said…
- I would be going nuts if I did not have the indoor arena to ride in. Only riding my 17 hand mare in it as I can't afford to have them all there. We have access to about 6-8 miles of trails and lots of the fox hunting property. I take Thunder there every now and then to ride but basically just take him fox hunting. VERY muddy right now. Can't wait to see your new horse and Catoosa.
Betty
- At 4:53pm on January 14, 2010,
CYNTHIA WRIGHT said… - I am so glad you did!!! Maybe this will get me back in the saddle more often-
- At 10:35am on January 14, 2010, Mike Murphy gave Melinda Smith a gift…
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