Some horses need shoes to stay sound or to be able to maintain their jobs. Horses wear shoes to strengthen and protect their hooves and feet. Horseshoes prevent the hooves from wearing down too quickly, protecting them from damage and injury. In particular, the frog, due to its soft and tender nature, can be more susceptible to injuries than other parts of their hoof.
Some horses also need more therapeutic shoes that have different mechanics in them to be able to stay sound or help them achieve a overall healthier hoof. Horses will sometimes need glue shoes if we are unable to nail into their foot. Others just need different mechanics to be able to provide more support sometimes…
Balancing the foot is so important. Keeping your horse balanced allows them to grow proper hoof, stay sound, and avoid many medical issues. Some of these issues include founder and laminitis. Hoof trimming also is necessary to prevent other foot distortion problems; poor hoof care can make horses more prone to injuries and can cause fungal…
