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Member:
Miamoo

Posted on Tuesday, Nov 16, 2004 - 12:43 pm:

Hi Dr. O,

I have a mare with Navicular SynDrOm (x rays look o.k. but heals are sore). She has done well and been sound in bar shoes. She is pregnant and I would like to pull her shoes. I don't want her having big metal bar shoes on when the baby is born, nor do I want her to get sore again. My question is will Old Mac's provide enough heal support for turnout to allow me to pull her shoes? I would take them off at night as she is in a stall at that time.

Thanks,

Ella :-)
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Wednesday, Nov 17, 2004 - 8:25 am:

Not knowing the cause of the pain or severity of the lameness Ella, I cannot predict how she will do in the Old Macs. I do agree that shoes are a no-no for newborn babies. Not being able to examine your horse I do not have a better idea except to have you vet and farrier can get together and discuss the possibilities.
DrO
New Member:
Cammie

Posted on Saturday, Apr 22, 2006 - 7:55 pm:

Dr. O, My sister has two horses who have always been barefoot. They have strong healthy feet, especially the mustang. When we go on extended or challenging rides we always use the Old Mac's front and back. They are the best!! Anyway, I wanted to know if it is OK to briefly lope on pavement, when wearing the boots. Will this harm their legs or hooves in any way? Thanks.

Cammie
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Sunday, Apr 23, 2006 - 9:58 am:

There is less risk of harm than barefoot do to concussion protection and considerably safer than metal shoes as they are less likely to slip. On the negative side there may be more abrasion from the shoe on the back of the heels and pastern.
DrO
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