Yeserday was an epic day with the farrier. Four horses, five hours, and just a bit of drama!
First, Frosty did get new shoes (not boots).  She has become quite the trooper for the shoer.  We stayed with the aluminum eventer shoes with drill holes for studs.  I did try riding with a fitted pair of boots and while Frosty didn't seem to mind them, the first real turn we took on that foot she stepped right out of the boot.  I'm not putting away the idea forever, but for now, I don't have the time or money to search for boots as a primary foot protection.  I have the easy boot for an emergency, and as I am able I will look for better fit and stability.  So, the bells boots are on and we'll see if that prevents "shoe torquing."
Johnny got his feet worked on more and he is looking better!  Both his front feet are remedial status from his injury last year.  One side has scar tissue and his sole is slowly being brought down trim by trim.  The other has damage from the pressure of holding all his weight for the months that he bore little or no weight on the other leg. This session his front feet measure the same even though they don't look quite the same yet. 
Marcos was marvelous for his second professional trim.  A total gem!  And Fi, well, despite her abuse issues and control issues over feet, got all four of her feet trimmed in one session.  Historically, Fi has needed sedation as she was abused previously and learned that as a big Percheron, she can run through or take down just about anything.  It has taken many sessions of trust building to get her to the point that she understands not only that we are not out to hurt her, but that nervous feelings don't mean she can trample someone.  Our farrier had mixed feelings of exhaustion and triumph .  And so our next scheduled stop includes a quick follow up with Fi next month and baby Maya's first trim!