I was looking for a shoe for my horse that would absorb some of the shock of landing(For future use). I didn't like metal ones for obvious reasons(They create shock instead of absorb it). So I told my friend that I was looking to get some rubber glue on shoes. I was instantly told by my friend that I would ruin my horse if I got those.
The rubber apparently wears down their hooves with every step and they can go lame overnight because of this? They also can apparently melt if the horse stands in the sun? Also the shock absorbent material causes the horse to have problems because it's bad for a horse to stand on "spongey" material for a long time?
Are they really that bad for horses?
Can the shock absorbing properties of rubber actually cause more harm?
What are your personal experiences with rubber horseshoes(Good or bad) and would you recommend them?
Thanks in advance!! [emoji1]
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The rubber apparently wears down their hooves with every step and they can go lame overnight because of this? They also can apparently melt if the horse stands in the sun? Also the shock absorbent material causes the horse to have problems because it's bad for a horse to stand on "spongey" material for a long time?
Are they really that bad for horses?
Can the shock absorbing properties of rubber actually cause more harm?
What are your personal experiences with rubber horseshoes(Good or bad) and would you recommend them?
Thanks in advance!! [emoji1]
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