How often should you get your horse horseshoes?

Answer 1

Ideally a horse should be re-shod every 6-8 weeks but it depends on the horse in question, the rate of hoof growth, how often the horse is worked (especially on hard surfaces) and if your horse is prone to shoe-throwing (like mine is :P).

The easiest way to tell is to constantly check the hoof and shoe. If the shoe is coming up shiny on the exposed surface have your horse reshod as the shoe will now be too slippy to be safe. Also check the nails - make sure they aren't sticking out or being grown over. Also, if a hoof continues to grow it may grow around the shoe. All of this being taken into account, it is generally safer (and easier on the owner) just to have the horse re-shod every 6-8 weeks.

Answer 2

Immediately dismount, loosen the girth and lead the horse home (bring the reins over its head and hold them as you would a lead rope) over the flattest land possible. Then called the farrier ASAP. If you need to walk on the road, stand between your horse and the cars. Walk in the same direction as the traffic.

Answer 3

The amount of time before replacing a horse shoe will vary with several factors. These include the type of material they are made from, what kind of work the horse does, and how well the shoes were applied. Typical steel shoes can usually be reused once or twice before needing to be replaced, so every eight weeks or so. Aluminum shoes must be replaced much faster than that, typically 4 to 6 weeks during the trimming. Plastic and rubber shoes will vary according to how well they wear.

NOTE: Unless you are a professionally trained ferrier, do not attempt to replace your horses shoes yourself otherwise serious problems could arise.

Answer 4

The word is shod. Most horses need to be shod every 4-6 weeks but if the shoes are not worn, they can be refitted after the hoof has been pared back.

Answer 5

A: The horse's hooves grow continually so they must be either trimmed or new shoes must be put on every 6 to 8 weeks or 5 to 7/6 weeks.

-ThehorseGal&Advisor (HT editor)

Answer 6

Well i havent ever heard of changing a hoof but a shoe needs to be replaced every six weeks or when ever one is thrown.

Answer 7

any age horse can have horse shoes although most foals do not as they are not worked!

Answer 8

when you first notice that you need to get the hoves trimed and it is a couple of days before a show you should get your horse horseshoes.

Answer 9

A farrier usually services a horse once every six weeks.