so i have officially done he stupidest thing, i kept pulling on one of those school pull down maps and broke the lock that lets it roll back up, and the principal wants me to fix it so where can i buy a spare one? all input is valuable :D thanks
I agree with the rubber bell boot advice, but I went with the ones with velcro strap because I can not stand wrestling with the pull ons. I also got them in large instead of medium, and had them so long that they actually touched the ground. I felt that this is the only way to protect that shoe. It worked for my old NS gelding when he was pulling his shoes. The stress of tearing his shoes would make him even more sore.
I noticed that too. I think they were just trying to make a joke.
No to the Nylon Professional's Choice boots. They're great/fine for riding but for turn out they will rub their legs absolutely raw if you turn out in them daily. Go purchase a set of rubber pull ons. He will probably require a large. Put them on and leave them on 24/7. He shouldn't get any rubs (Jaeger never did in a year of full time wearing). If he does get a little bit of a rub use vaseline to lubricate the area and keep it from rubbing. I don't get why your farrier would make new shoes if they just stick out a little bit. You don't want it to cover just the hoof or you could end up with contracted heels from shoeing too small. If he doesn't get to doing better soon I would have the vet pull another xray to check his angles and make sure that he's not in an uncomfortable angle. Maybe discuss with your vet and farrier about those rocker shoes I showed you. That way if he feels uncomfortable he can shift his feet and find relief without moving. Also try to keep him turned out as much as possible. Standing in his stall will not make him feel any better as long as your vet says it's okay. ETA: I'm clarifying a little bit of sticking from his foot to mean a half-inch or less.
Rolling the toe will make his stride shorter and a bit more choppy. I have to keep my Friesian's front toes rolled and she still strides out nicely but her breakover is faster than normal so she is a bit short. (still is dream though:)) We leave her heel a bit longer but not so much that it is out of whack with the trim and it never gets underrun. She is not on her toes by any means but we have to keep her as upright as possible She fractured her extensor process a few years ago. He will feel a bit weird and will have to adjust to the new trim/shoe.
