Recent content by TallowKnight

Just to clarify, I meant that the rider is stubborn. All of your comments are reinforcing my original thoughts that the rider is just not capable of training a young horse yet. In fact, the owner was told many times before he bought a horse that he would not be able to train a youngster...

First, some background: My friend has owned his horse for almost 3 years now (first time owner), and although he can ride at a level of an intro to prelim dressage test (horse dependant), his ability is limited due to stuborness issues. He recently offered his horse to my dad and I to ride and...

It's actually good to hear that these pads haven't worked for everyone, otherwise it would seem too good to be true. What did you use instead peanut?

My farrier suggested going barefoot for a while so the hoof could grow out a bit and heal without nails to damage the ends. It might be something to consider if the EFCs help his heels grow.

The plan is to have flat EFCs on his front feet for heel growth and raised ones on the back for heel growth and to support his pedal bones. I've also been recommended to give him Bute before he has the EFCs put on just in case he is sensitive.

I think Alf told me about the horse that used the EFCs long term. It's good to hear that they do work. Thanks for the info on the cost, that's one thing I'm concerned about, but my farrier has said he's happy to take the training, and if that makes it checked in the long run, even better...

My 7/8 year old TB cross has been giving me grief with lameness issues, which has been under investigation since March this year. To cut a long story short, it has been concluded he is lame in all four feet; front due to low heels and back with negative rotation of the pedal/coffin bone...