snow pads and screw in spikes
Posted by JWM at 2010-02-24 23:30:57
a long while back there was a question about keeping the snowballs out of the feet. I tried to describe the snowpads I use. Here is a photo. Also shows the screw in spikes to give traction on ice. I've been using this combo for 4 years and love it. never had a problem with snowballs and the traction on my icy hill is quite amazing. 3/4 inch spikes on the toe, and 1/4 inch on the heels.
Janet
Response by Dave Kluge at 2010-02-25 09:23:29
JWM,
Now I can see why Gyda could pull that bale up that hill. I’m quite sure barefoot guys would be having trouble.
Dave
Response by JWM at 2010-02-25 10:09:39
that hill is impossible barefoot. even I have spikes strapped on my boots!
Janet
Response by mule man at 2010-02-25 11:18:23
I have used those and really like them .
Response by mink at 2010-02-25 12:34:17
janet do the screw in spikes stay in well , or do they need to be tightened regularly? mink
Response by Jonathan Shively at 2010-02-25 12:34:42
Janet, is this pony in with the herd out of harness? Is anyone else sharp shod? I used to shoe pulling ponies and had one team get in a kicking match, hamstrung the one, the other was so torn up she had to be put down. Kind of soured me on sharp shoeing anything that would be with another.
Response by K.C Fox at 2010-02-25 20:23:12
Thanks for showing us the pictures the bales weigh more than the horse don't they. Yas going to ask if you kept him separate from the rest of the horses If sharp shod on the back they can do alot of damage to another horse. We sharp shoe on front only if were going to turn out with the rest. Nice working horse knows his jub well looks like.
Response by JWM at 2010-02-25 21:32:03
I do sometimes pull the back studs out and replace them with warn out ones in between jobs. But this mare, and her line of daughters are not inclined to kick. I had one injury once.
Janet
Response by JWM at 2010-02-25 23:39:18
the studs need checking from time to time. I check them at least every other week and tighten any that are loose.
Janet
Response by LWH at 2010-02-26 14:25:01
JWM how does the rubber stay insde the shoe?
Response by JWM at 2010-02-26 18:14:42
LWH there is a flat horse shoe shaped piece to the plastic that you cannot see, it fits between the shoe and the hoof and the nails are driven through it.
Janet
 |
|
PO Box 2067, Cedar Rapids IA 52406-2067
E-Mail:
|
