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Am I the only one who had a neighbor try to reset a loose shoe on my day off?
Came back to find they'd used the wrong nails and now the horse is favoring that leg. In my experience, well-meaning folks can cause real harm without proper know-how. Your mileage may vary, but I'm putting out a warning to lock up your tools and set clear boundaries. Take this with a grain of salt, but a simple conversation might prevent a bigger problem down the road.
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umabailey7mo ago
Sometimes a horse will act off for a day or two after any farrier work. They're tough animals and a few odd steps might not mean real damage was done. It's good to be careful, but maybe this will sort itself out.
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jackson.jenny7mo ago
Umabailey's note on horses acting odd after farrier work reminds me of a time my neighbor fixed my garden gate. He used the wrong hinges and it fell apart in a week. It's true that good intentions don't always mean good results.
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