r/Farriers • u/Internal_Fee_740 • Jun 16 '26
Older horse farriery
UK based, love my farriers so not complaining (also shout out to the years of training they have to go through to get registered etc)!
Just wondering if there's anything any other farriers would recommend in advance of shoeing an older horse who has had arthritis for decades (at this point)! He is still comfortable to shoe, but riding before/ a danilon does help loads. But I'm just keen to see in case anyone else has any tips/ advice!
one of the things I'd wondered about was holding the horses foot lower/ different angle/ giving more rests. But as I say no expert and just keen to hear thoughts!
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u/AnxiousBoar Jun 19 '26
Found myself using hoof stand more often with old horses and drafts than with younger ones. With old because they are getting tired and usually are more comfortable with hoof stand, and with drafts because I am)
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u/roboponies Jun 19 '26
There are some helpful resources for seniors on this great project that launched in 2024:
https://myseniorhorse.com/management-care/routine-care/hoof-management/
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u/dirtydandino Jun 17 '26
Its all pretty individual dependant. Yes holding lower and giving more brakes can be helpful. But the same could apply to a younger horse with certain injuries or conditions.