The Lost Shoe

Good afternoon! 

One of the worst things as a horse owner is planning on going out to the barn to have a nice ride only to find that your horse has lost a shoe. In today's blog we're giving you helpful hints courtesy of TheHorse.com about what to do when this inevitably happens to you! 

The first thing you want to do is carefully evaluate your horse's legs to make sure there are no wounds or punctures caused by ragged nails. If all is well with your horse, search the immediate area to see if you can find the shoe. If you find it, put it in a safe place until your farrier can get there to nail it back on. 

After putting your horse in bedded stall, give your farrier a call to inform them about the incident and to see when they can come out to you to put the shoe back on. It's important to note that if you see any evidence of a puncture wound or think the sole might have been damaged to also call your veterinarian immediately. 

Pulled shoes are not a medical emergency, but calling your farrier right away can help solve the inconvenience quickly. For more information, read the full article HERE!

Drew Morales of Morales Farrier Service offers a variety of services to keep your horse's feet sound and healthy including: Trims, Front Shoes, Full Sets of Shoes, Equi-Pak Pour-in pads, Glue on horseshoes, Therapeutic horseshoes and Corrective horseshoes to name a few. Drew can also create custom horseshoes to suit your horse's individual needs. Located in Richmond, VA, Morales Farrier Service serves the Eastern Virginia area including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Chester, Chesterfield and Powhatan.

Learn more about his services by visiting his website: www.moralesfarrierservice.com