Recent content by Alfie's Mum

Don't go barefoot without support. My tb had little wraps on his feet (like the casts a human would have on a broken arm but not fibreglass). Soles thickened really quickly and no longer bruise. Also please check x/rays. My boy was given a death sentence but I demanded x-rays first. No drop of...

Also garlic supplements are reknowned for being insecticidal and to assist with breathing problems and colds- I would get vet advice though. My horse has sensitive skin and gets grumpy when being brushed- if he's a rescue could it be a learned behaviour? Also give him a good wash with tea tree...

Obviously could be any number of reasons. Ask for x-rays my vet wanted to put my TB down due to a dropped pedal bone that x-rays proved was angled correctly. Due to the delay in getting x-rays done my farrier had my horse on wedges and compression pads. I was paying 160 every 5 weeks for shoes...

Farriers are trained in shoes not feet. Re-shoeing your horse will not stimulate growth, it stops circulation and will slow it even more. I've looked into various supplements but for growth pretty much all the active ingrediants can be found in garlic! much cheaper than farriers formula. If u do...