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fairmaidofutopia · 06/03/2026 16:21

I have a retired horse who lives in a herd, she is very happy and checked on twice a day. My only responsibility is having her feet trimmed every 2 -3 months. Someone I know also has a young horse in this herd. I had the farrier out this morning so was in the field and the young horses feet are AWFUL, hugely splayed, with big chunks out. I feel really bad for the horse, I know the owner, but I can’t make them get their horses feet done … the horse is completely feral and dangerous to catch otherwise I think I would have caught it and paid for the farrier myself … is there anything I can do? Should I do anything or just keep my nose out ?

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DeanStockwell · 06/03/2026 19:42

It's a tough situation, can you let the owner know how bad they are , send photos.
Explain that if a young horses hooves are not sorted it's likely to cost £1000s in treatment and vet fees and be unsellable down the line.

GOODCAT · 06/03/2026 20:10

If you get no where with the owner, report it to BHS and they will send someone out to have a word.

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