Our barefoot journey to date *BIG Update page 11*

[gixer]

so comfortable we went for an amble down the bridle path next to our stables tonight
Officially our 1st ever hack!!

[Suz]

Glad she is feeling so much better.
Given how good your farrier is maybe he can get her fronts into better shape so if you do decide to take the shoes off again they won't have as far to go to be healthy feet.

Enjoy your hacking

[gixer]

HE did say IF we get them right then he'd be happy to take her shoes off, he (as everyone has said) said that 6-8 months we'll have a whole new hoof and hopefully a better matched pair

just some Comparisons ....

JANUARY
OSF/NSF

June 2nd (just trimmed)

June 23rd (Just Shod)

[Sam C]

I think the photo's confirm you're in a much better position now than in January. As difficult as it's been, and unfortunate that she's been uncomfortable for some of the time, the break from shoes has at least got the feet much more under control. What you've learnt about how diet affects feet has obviously also helped and should continue to, plus you seem to have a much better farrier than the last one. Would love for you to keep posting photo's and keep us all informed on what you're getting up to. I definately think you've made the right decision.

[mandal]

Great news gixer! Have to say shoes look so weird to me now! ;D Lots of hacks to enjoy over the summer.

[gixer]

not so common to have shod hoof pics lol and farrier initially found it a strange idea but once we spoke about it he can see the benefit, he has my website address so if I'm worried at all can just text him to go look! he is fab has said anything I'm worried about to contact him straight away.

I will keep up the pics, fortnightly now and keep adding them to the website