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This is a more commom problem than most people think. 
It sounds to me like this horse has a spasm in his
hindquarter muscles, which is made more painful by
being in the position required for shoeing.  The horse
may also need a chiropractic adjustment in the pelvic
region.  I would try finding a good equine massage
therapist first, who could tell you whether an
adjustment is also necessary.  If the horse does get
chiropractic work, it is important to also get a few
sessions of massage afterward or the tight muscles
will just pull it out of alignment again and you will
be back to square one.  I am a certified equine
bodyworker, and one of my project horses during my
certification had this very problem.  The owner was
buteing or giving banamine to the horse every time it
had to be shod until I worked on her and solved the
muscle spasm problem.  In this case no chiro was
needed.  Good Luck.

Judy Houle
Maximum Equine
Muscle Therapy
Tevis Trail Training Service


               
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