Something I have never seen- can anyone explain?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Rileyoriley

Glue on shoes are usually used if the hoof wall can't take the nail (too thin or damaged). Not sure why they use them on Brother Derek. I don't see them training him barefoot if his wall is damaged.

Yeah, that didn't make sense to me either, but I'm not familiar with glue ons. I've only heard that if they come off, they can really mess up a hoof, but I guess that's typical with most shoes.

[Rileyoriley]

I just read the article on barefoot horses. Maybe they're trying to grow out Brother Derek's hoof so they can run him barefoot. I emailed the article to the equine vet I work for so I'll let you know what he says. Deb