so took the advice via here and have left him alone which seems to be working. I take it the flare on his front feet will break off as well when he don't need it anymore? It can't come off as he's relieing on it at the mo. Thanks tinypony that's great. :) how's your lad bc1? ines of rome 28-09-12, 07:44 PM Thats great,know how you feel! cptrayes 28-09-12, 07:50 PM Your vet is a gem. You were very brave, take a pat on the back for your hard work. You have joined what is now a very big club of those of us with working horses that were due to be put to sleep. Mine is hunting tomorrow for the second time this season, taking a break from winning his show classes and elementary dressage competitions (not with me!) :D thatsmygirl 28-09-12, 07:56 PM It's great cptrayes, my 1st goal was just to get him sound, than 2nd goal was to get him comfy on his feet so he's comfy walking on concrete, 3rd was to hack him in boots which we have meet tonight. To ride him barefoot would just be the iceing on the cake but that's a very long way off if ever. I'm more than happy where I am now ApacheWarlord 28-09-12, 07:58 PM That's fantastic news! Congratulations :) LD&S 28-09-12, 08:00 PM Congratulations, I'm not part of the barefoot taliban but do get very cross when people are complaining their horses are lame/throwing