Shoeing

Shoes IMHO are very important for a horse that works on stones and un-even surfaces-caveat I use metal shoes and have "the glove" & "easy Boots" as a back up. This has worked for me so I do not want to get into a controversy over which is better for the horse. All I care about is protecting his feet and with the type of riding I do this works for us.
I am very careful with JJ's feet, they are cleaned out regularity and depending in the season and whether it is excessivly moist or dry depends on the treatment I provide for his hoof. This means if it is wet I will put a barrier to help keep his hoof dry and not absorb unnessisary moister, and when it is dry, using a moisture lock in product. I also use a sole toughener and mosturiser on the corent band for growth. JJ's Farrier is pleased with JJ's feet and how they are taken care of, no feet no horse... JJ is trimmed and re-shod every 6 to 8 weeks depending on the wear of his shoes. In the fall, after his Ld season, I have his shoes pulled for the next 4 months rest and then they only need to be trimed every 8 weeks if needed.
JJ is very good with the farier. He ground ties as well as stand in cross ties quietly. It is important that a horse gets along with the farier...