08/28/2026
Transformation of a personal horse of mine. He came back home from a lease in some rough shape. After a lot of down time spent getting his hooves back he’s now been starting ridden work again. How you ride your horse has a HUGE effect upon your horses entire body including their wear patterns on the hooves. Thankfully this geldings problems don’t have as much to do with his hooves, tendons, or knee like he presents in his stance. After correct shoeing all his problems are above the limb and fixable with quality riding. The difference is showing already in 3 rides. This is your reminder folks…don’t forget everything you do with your horse is connected. Not all hoof problems are truly hoof problems, they are symptoms pointing towards the true issue. This guy’s was poor fitness, the 1st ribs being out, and tight shoulders from being ridden improperly. it’s so fun to keep learning how to be better for them, there are professionals happy to help that journey! First 2 photos are him yesterday doing his post ride stretch and a closer look at that buckled limb. Last 3 photos are the beginning of his journey some months ago.
