What are you looking for when you watch a horse walk/trot prior to shoeing?

What are you looking for when you watch a horse walk/trot prior to shoeing?

When watching the horse move before shoeing, the horse's job will have a major influence upon the shoe fit you apply.

You will be more likely to fit with length and width on a horse competing at dressage then on that goes hunting. Watching a horse move can influence how you shoe it, but they have to be fit for their intended purpose and not increase the risk of shoe loss or interference injuries.




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