There are pros and cons in every field and every domain. There may exist more advantages and fewer disadvantages, but disadvantages are there. You just can’t eliminate them completely. The equine business and farrier industry revolves around Esco’s quote, who excerpted that in the farrier industry, everything that has to be done to a horse, has pros and cons. The successful and victorious farrier is the one who will use the method that has fewer scams and more pros.
The hooves are continuously growing so they need to be trimmed properly and according to the variational changes they have to be shoed if needed.
Generally, horse owners don’t have enough conception and knowledge to judge whether their horse hooves require shoes or not. They also get confused between what is better for the performance as well as for the health of the horse.
The natural pattern and configuration of hooves support the horses in every way. They are naturally created to give protection, stability, and traction that are the most wanted choices in any horse. The natural protection of hooves tends to increase with time and it can’t happen if the hooves are shoed.
If you going barefoot, you will enjoy enormous advantages.
The most needed factor is appropriate friction and traction. These will be achieved fantastically on all roadways and surfaces without shoeing. Being barefoot, the velocity, pace, and steps of the horse may update to better and best. The contribution of diet is important not only for the overall health but also for the growth of hooves. The diet best suitable for barefoot horses is low sugar, starch diet, and high fibers. They will assist in nourishing the needs of the horse. The lateral cartilages and the back of the hoof will enhance the shock absorption that in return, will be beneficial for the horse.
As the horse is barefooted, you will be able to detect or recognize any issue immediately. Even the little scratch, cut or injury is noticeable. The earlier you get to know the problem, the lesser pain your pet has to suffer. The fear of shoe loss will be eliminated.
The glue on shoes is best for the horses whose hooves are weak and are not healthy and strong. The gluing we provide to our customers and clients have multiple advantages. First of all, the quality is clear and is a true glue that is prescribed medically after research and analysis. These are easy to use and easy to fit. It doesn’t require any special training, but it can be glued by whoever is compliant to do it. These are designed in such a way that they don’t demand any particular practice or tools. One of the problems horse owners suffer from is the size of shoeings, these are created and designed so that they are adaptable to common hoof sizes. They are designed flexible and stretchable to fit in most of the cases.
The horseshoes will be composed and created by professional farriers. The shoes can absorb shocks without using metallic cores. It will help in the protection and certainty of ligaments and tendons. The barefoot issues including uneven trimming cause the horse to bear the pain but these shoes are helpful and perfect for such horses.
The capacity and role of natural hooves won’t be reduced. It is easy and assisting in performing different functions. The integrity of the hoof wall will not be compromised by using these specially designed shoes. In addition, the gluing will fill up the cracks and recover the lost hoof walls. As they are manufactured by specialized farriers, they are ideal while transforming your horse hooves from metallic-shoed to barefoot.
Hoof shoes and boots, which is best for your horse?
Besides the individuality of horses, there are certain advantages and disadvantages to both options. The horse owners, before consulting and asking from the farrier, should know the pros and cons of both. The sound knowledge and awareness about your horse will also conventional in deciding what to choose, either the horse hoof shoes or boots.
Although the boots provide protection to your horse hooves when needed and can be removed when don’t require but these are not for 24/7 use. Their removability is a good factor in their usage. Hoof wall protection and minute chances of cracks in the hoof wall. As they are made up of plastic, the plastic boots absorb the shock and stupor. They are helpful in supporting bones, joints, and limbs.
The boots are removable but the putting on and taking off is still annoying and demands effort. Moreover, the sizing of boots is another important factor. It can help your horse if it is approximated correctly but if the size is not fit-in properly they might cause hurt or injury to your horse.
On the other hand, traditional horseshoeing provides the protection 24/7. Especially if your horse hooves are weak and fragile, horseshoeing is a good approach to opt. The shoes can be customized according to the requirements and problems of your horse. One of the amazing features of horseshoes is that their traction and friction can be adjustable in accordance with the surface and the performance demanded. In contrast to horse boots, shoes are even more comfortable, stable and easy to use. They just needed to sew up and are ready to start the ride. But the protection of the hoof wall is not trustworthy. The shoes put crudely may result in the cracks in hooves. The shoeing is more painful and it can’t be endured by all horses. The reason can be untrained and unprofessional farriers. As the shoes are made up of metal(steel), it process and transfer the cracks and cramps into limbs, joints, and bones.
All these features are still not enough to determine which option is best, as it varies heavily on situations. Other than uniqueness, trim time and how long horse have to ride are two other determinants. If your horse hooves are blessed with natural health and strength, and you used to trim their hooves properly on time and they need to ride less than 15 miles per week, then hoof boot is a good option. But if your horse hooves are suffering from weakness or tenderness, horseshoeing is what you should go for. Moreover, if the hooves are not trimmed on time and can be left untrimmed for more than a period of 8 weeks or if the horse has to ride more than 15 miles per week, the horseshoeing is better to consider and hold.