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Is it dangerous to have horses in a pasture with back shoes on?
No, provided your horse isn't prone to kicking other horses it may be pastured with. A shod hoof can do more damage than a bare one to another horse. Otherwise there should be no reason you cannot pasture a horse that is shod on the back feet.
When horse's shoes are loose can you still ride them?
No it is v. dangerous. Get them removed asap if they are loose. Horses can get hobbled by loose shoes.
Do mustangs and domestic horses both wear horse shoes?
By mustangs I assume you mean wild horses. No, only domesticated horses SOMETIMES wear horse shoes; it is not a requirement that they wear shoes. Two of my horses do not wear shoes and the other one only wears them on his front feet for orthopedic reasons.
Do Miniature Horses wear shoes?
They don't have to if they're not being used to pull carts on rough or hard surfaces like roads. If they're out in a pasture all the time and not being used extensively, then no they don't have to.
Who took care of the horses shoes?
blacksmiths or farriers take care of the horses shoes
Do horses grow out of their horse shoes?
Yes, horses do grow out of their shoes. Their shoes can also become worn and need replacing because of that.
What do horses wear on the bottom of their hoofs?
Horses wear horse shoes on the bottom of their hoofs.
Is there a farrier who shoes trotting horses in kent?
Wayne Place shoes trotting horses his number is 07851 332309
Who shoes horses?
A farrier is a trained professional who shoes horses. They are responsible for trimming and shoeing horses' hooves to maintain their health and proper balance. Regular shoeing is important to prevent injuries and promote good foot health in horses.
I know that horses need shoes to protect their hooves for modern use but why do horses need shoes when they never did before man got involved?
Horses that compete in shows require shoes for the horses own well being. Before humans began domesticating horses, they were always able to wander wherever they pleased, which was anywhere where there weren't roads. Roads are much harder on a horses hooves than in the wild, where the earth was not compressed to be a smooth uncomfortable path. A horse that uses roads without horseshoes can become lame, have their hoof split, and other dangerous mutilations that could lead to putting a horse down. Now though, horseshoes can be replaced with equine boots, though a horse has to get used to them for a little while.
Why do horses live in stablesw?
Because their owners shoe them and clip them and/or don't want them dirty. When out in pasture, if they are clipped, they can't handle very hot or very cold temperatures. When they are shod (have shoes) they have a greater chance of pulling a shoe when running around outside. Also, some people just don't want their horses dirty so they coop them up in a stall. And some people do it because that is how it';s been done for years, and they don't know any better. But don't think that all horses are kept in stalls. It is becoming increasingly common to keep horses pastured 24/7 because we now know that being in stalls streses horses. More and more horses are being left barefoot and unclipped and left outside because they do better when left to graze in pasture all day long with other horses in their own little herd.
Do horses run faster with or without shoes?
It depends on what type of ground they are running on. Horses with shoes are typically used on trails.
