I finally see the point of rubber pads for draft horses

I used to skip rubber pads when shoeing big draft horses. I thought they were just extra cost and time. Last month, a client's horse had persistent hoof soreness. I tried adding pads as a last resort. The difference was clear. The horse moved better immediately. Now I always offer pads for draft horses in heavy use.

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betty2133mo ago

But what about the horses that thrive without pads?

noahclark3mo ago

My Percheron mare was the same way before we tried pads. She just seemed to move with a lot less effort after. It's one of those things you have to see for yourself.

terrycarter3mo ago

Totally get it. I was the same way for years. Saw it with my own big guy, complete game changer.