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Sounds more like you need to have a vet do some xrays of the feet to rule out physical changes....
Bruising, abscesses starting, bone changes are all possibilities...without looking inside you are guessing at what-ifs...
My Thoroughbred is barefoot and floats over the ground when he wants...
He also was the biggest baby and let me know it when he had a bruise sole bottom...
Find why the horse is limping and short striding then address the shoe issue.
If comfortable and only needing protection during trail rides maybe hoof boots would be a option to explore.
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jmo...
Bruising, abscesses starting, bone changes are all possibilities...without looking inside you are guessing at what-ifs...
My Thoroughbred is barefoot and floats over the ground when he wants...
He also was the biggest baby and let me know it when he had a bruise sole bottom...
Find why the horse is limping and short striding then address the shoe issue.
If comfortable and only needing protection during trail rides maybe hoof boots would be a option to explore.
:runninghorse2:...
jmo...