Meowy Catkin
Meow!
Quick background.
As many of you have read, I have had alot of lameness trouble with my mare. It all started last summer when she had a very, very deep but narrow wound on the bulb of her heel. Yesterday my new Farrier and my Vet came to the yard together to look at the mare and try to help the mare who I felt *wasn't right*. We have made such good progress. Both the Vet and Farrier really listened to my concerns and talked through their plan for the mare before anything was done. I was able to ask questions and not made to feel silly for asking even the smallest thing. The end result is that my mare looks improved after 24 hrs.
It really doesn't matter if your horse is shod, barefoot, unshod, or whatever you want to call it.
*All owners should learn about hooves and hoof conformation, even if it's just the basics.
*If your hoof specialist makes you feel like an idiot when you question what they are doing and why they are doing it... maybe they don't know what they are doing?
*A beautiful, well angled hoof isn't just about aesthetics, it's also about function.
*If your horse has a problem further up their leg, cast your eyes down at their hooves. Is the problem stemming from a hoof/balance issue?
*Listen to your horse.
Lastly, don't give up.
PS. I nearly did get a rocking horse instead, but it probably would have developed rocker issues and it's so hard to find a good carpenter these days!
As many of you have read, I have had alot of lameness trouble with my mare. It all started last summer when she had a very, very deep but narrow wound on the bulb of her heel. Yesterday my new Farrier and my Vet came to the yard together to look at the mare and try to help the mare who I felt *wasn't right*. We have made such good progress. Both the Vet and Farrier really listened to my concerns and talked through their plan for the mare before anything was done. I was able to ask questions and not made to feel silly for asking even the smallest thing. The end result is that my mare looks improved after 24 hrs.
It really doesn't matter if your horse is shod, barefoot, unshod, or whatever you want to call it.
*All owners should learn about hooves and hoof conformation, even if it's just the basics.
*If your hoof specialist makes you feel like an idiot when you question what they are doing and why they are doing it... maybe they don't know what they are doing?
*A beautiful, well angled hoof isn't just about aesthetics, it's also about function.
*If your horse has a problem further up their leg, cast your eyes down at their hooves. Is the problem stemming from a hoof/balance issue?
*Listen to your horse.
Lastly, don't give up.
PS. I nearly did get a rocking horse instead, but it probably would have developed rocker issues and it's so hard to find a good carpenter these days!
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