So my new farrier comes out tomorrow and charges $20 more for aluminum shoes and I was wondering why that is? Is one better than the other? My horse is a TB hunter jumperTell me what you think :)
Of course the 3/4 would be better, but if its ONLY for storage, 5/8 nailed properly would be fineAfterall its not like your gonna be having square dances up there, for occasional use the 5/8 will work just fine
I am also 6'2 and 240 and I did my unfinished attic two years ago using 5/8I screwed it down versus nailing and it doesnt make a soundI also use my attic space for household storageQuite a bit of weight overall and it is fineThe only thing I want to mention is that it is NOT good to compress insulationIt removes the effectiveness when you do thatSince it is already up there and in place, you might as well go ahead versus replacing all of it now thoughI hope this has helped you.
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According to my farrier, aluminum shoes are harder to put on because they are softer than steel and they are easier to damage while shaping them for your horse's footHe also says that aluminum shoes wear down faster than steel shoes, so if you are working a horse in a highly competitive sport, it's better to put steel shoes on Most racehorses have aluminum shoes put on simply because they're lighter, but if you don't want to be changing the shoes every two weeks, or can't afford to, then steel shoes are the best way to go.
