barefoot horse

In this episode, Travis and Mike discuss:

• Why horse trials competitors may choose to switch shoes during an event (and if Mike thinks this practice is necessary for performance)
• When (and why) to start shoeing a young horse
• Does your horse need shoes?
• How often a horse should be trimmed and shod
• What it means to have a low palmar/plantar angle in a hoof and how these angles affect the rest of your horse’s legs
• Why you should bring your horse to the veterinary clinic for the best x-rays