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Refusing to use keg shoes on a foundered mare
The owner brought in a foundered mare and wanted keg shoes for cost. I explained that custom fit is crucial here. She argued, but I stood firm and shaped the shoes from scratch. The horse is walking better now, and the owner admitted I was right.
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jana_rivera636mo ago
Seriously? I get why someone might question this if they don't know horses. From the outside it just looks like a metal shoe, so the cheap option seems fine. But if the bone structure is messed up from founder, then yeah, the exact shape matters a ton. It's not like a normal healthy foot. You probably see the damage all the time, so you know what happens if it's not done right. I guess it's one of those things where the expert just has to put their foot down.
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quinn_reed175mo ago
My old gelding foundered years ago. The wrong shoe can make them lame for weeks. You're right to shut that down fast.
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