Recent content by missyclare

Everybody is lending their opinion, their experiences on here. That's what the forum is about. I've even seen dosages mentioned and treatment plans, which feed to buy. Do they go too far? I think not, as its just an opinion on their experiences and they are entitled to that opinion, take it or...

There really is no doom and gloom. Like any other pathology, all the parts and pieces just need to get back to where they belong. Putting P3 in there was really just a hopeful guess and is showing how P3's position has improved with just one trim.....he's on his way. Xrays in the farrier's...

Right Front Before and After by missyclare, on Flickr I hope this pic works. First time I've tried to post it here. I also titled it Right Front Before and After, but my internet is so slow, I wasn't going back to fix it, lol. Yes, there is an improvement. If you just compare the pics...

I'm thinking its either a sinus infection or bad tooth involved. The sinuses may need to be flushed out or further exploring by the vet is necessary....maybe antibiotics. (if all this hasn't been explored already) The color green, yellow or black immediately raises my hackles on any matter. I...

The cracks that you get from moisture change are usually just the superficial cracks. With a wet hoof constantly wet, my concern would be the wet compromising the integrity of the hoof, thrush and separations that let infection in. Thrush would be my No. 1 enemy, because it will thrive in this...

Yes, me too. I can see effects in the soft tissue above from it as well. He very much needs to be balanced. He's definitely due for a trim, which is a good thing, cause it will give the farrier something to work with. There is a negative palmer angle going with the some of his feet, mostly the...

I find that this condition already has a greasy presence to it. An environment created by the moisture to feed the baddies. Just like thrush uses false sole and any crevice it can to set up a jungle that continues to feed it. The common denominator is lack of oxygen. I also agree that leaving...

I totally agree with SullivanB. Therapies to promote healing and good homework done to strengthen the back muscles to hold the back properly. Those carrots stretches are for the back, as well as belly lifts and pelvic tilts. I've read that kissing spines is the result of years of not moving in...

Iron:Copper:Zinc:Manganese 4:1:3:3 is the total balance sought for trace minerals. The iron is the opponent in relation to copper and zinc and manganese is iron's partner in crime.

I agree whole heartedly about everything that your vet has advised you to do so far. If he has opened the drainage originally and it has closed, then he needs to come back and open it up again and show you how to keep it open and draining. Changing the environment like overnight on shavings...

I'll probably get zinged for this, but I can tell you what I see. There is a need for a good balanced trim. I can see the cause of the abscess. It is excessive bar, meaning its too high. The bar ramp ends halfway back on the frog. Once the weight and the ground meets the end of that bar ramp...

I was just thinking that I agreed with just about everything in your post, Bonkers. How the information would be advice that I would follow, if I lived there. Then I read yours. Even when I don't get technical, I get pounced on. As it is, abscesses are very much a part of healing. Encapsulated...

Oh my! That looks nasty and that the joint was involved. You've done a nice job with getting him healed and bless you for taking this on. He's got the kindest eye. How's the hock doing now, in terms of performance, stability and stride? It's not going to get stronger sitting in a stall. I'm glad...

I'd wait until the foal tips have worn off and start off slowly at 3 months. Youngsters are short-necked/long legged bodies of wonkiness and imbalance. They will find that perfect hoof thru the lives that they lead.....lots of movement for development is crucial, lots of movement to find balance...

I agree. A worm monitoring system in place to stay on top of it. Another factor is that different horses have different shedding rates, so each is an individual. You also would get to know your horse in the face of it all. My main goal would be to eliminate them, not just count them. I'm going...