Does anyone have any idea what the cost of clogs (shoes) is? Even an approximation?
Do they call horse shoes “clogs” in another country? The price of shoeing here( USA) varies so drastically depending on where you live, I can’t even guess the price in another country.
Call a local farrier ( close to you) or go to a local boarding barn and find out. That would be the most accurate way to get a price.
$2-300 in FL. Each. Hospital plates similar, more convenient if have to modify padding for horses comfort level, a little pricier. But if you’re paying for clogs you’re probably also paying for radiographs, sedation and a trip charge so more likely to come out around $1000-1200.
- Make sure you have the ‘correct’ environment … dry !
dry pathway to the indoor …
have been recommended for a friend’s horse but the ‘dry’ requirements made it an inappropriate choice.
WOW!!! More than I thought. Thank you both for your responses.
the price given was ‘about $100.00 each’ but
vet and vet/ farrier were required …sedation for X-rays, X-ray ‘set-up’ … X-rays (many views) … before trim and after trim … then application of clogs $$$ & $$$
but a huge consideration !!! ?? besides vet & farrier co$t
was the environment
that ruled it out due to unpredictable weather throughout the year … rain , snow , mud
at least ^ the scenario I was recently made aware of.
And NOT a one time application …vet said at least several times depending …on progress.
I totally thought you meant like Dansko clogs! :lol:
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Tried to edit my post and accidentally deleted it. I went back to check a recent invoice to make sure I was giving you the correct numbers.
Unfortunately I have a horse set up in these right now, he had a bout of colitis and it triggered a 2 degree rotation with very minor sinking in his LF so he got a pair of hospital plates two weeks ago. Thankfully, he’s wonderfully comfortable in these, improving and growing new sole according to yesterday’s x rays, and vets predict a full recovery.
Hospital plates are almost exactly the same thing as clogs, but the bottom most plate can be unscrewed and packing (dental impression material) can be changed to a softer version by the owner if horse seems uncomfortable with original packing. This way, it spares everyone having to remove originals and set the pony up in new hoof-wear as would be the case in regular clogs. I have seen horses become uncomfortable in too much support from clogs so went with the hospital plates.
The plates or clogs themselves are $100 each, but the packing material is $35 each, the glue on, 1/4” thick, concave, shock absorbing rim pad that goes between the hoof and the clog (plate) was a whopping $300 each. The x rays, he only charged me for 4 though there were 8 taken, were $180. Plus the exam fee/trip charge and sedation to get the new hoof-wear on left me with a bill upwards of $1200…but to see him walk off on concrete with his huge overstep restored, it was worth it. He’ll likely have to be in this set up for a while, with a trim and reset every 6 weeks.
Years ago I knew a horse that suffered mechanical laminitis from offloading after a surgery on the opposite leg and was also in clogs for about 6 months. I remember his total per session being cheaper, closer to $8 or 900, so it likely depends if you have vet and farrier or equine podiatrist on the case and which version you opt for. Good luck, I’m really happy with the results. These are the glue ons with shock absorbing rim pad my horse is in with a plastic plate/clog rather than metal shoe on the bottom.
https://soundhorse.com/products/glue…glue-on-shoes/
My horse has been in plastic clogs and custom steel clogs welded by my farrier. The plastic wear out rather quickly - if you can get the black plastic, those will last longer than the brown. The steel lasted much longer but were more expensive due to the welding labor.
I think estimating $100 per clog is about right - my total bill for new front clogs with wedges and full trim is about $220 in the Midwest.
My horse has worn them year around - through wet, dry, snow, and ice. They are very slippery and my farrier put extra traction on them. I was very careful riding on grass when it was really dry/dusty. And in the winter when the pastures had a lot of ice, he spent more time stuck inside. Wet didn’t really seem to be an issue - my farrier packs with magic cushion.
