any ideas for footy pony?

[Splish & Masons mum]

Hi all,
My horse has become very "footy" over the last week or so - I can only assume due to the very wet weather we've been having.
He's shod in front, but has always been barefoot behind, and it's on his back feet that he seems to be feeling it.
He's fine out in the paddock, and in the sand school, but we have a very stony track to get out of the yard, and he's really struggling on it.
Are anyone else's horses struggling like this?
Would anyone recommend a feet supplement? if so what? I've used "hoofmaker" in the past which seemed to do a good job, but any that others would recommend would be good to know.
He is fed a handful of dengie molasses free, a handful of equibites, 3 scoops of global herbs supercalm, and a scoop of mint (to help with his flatulence!) he is mostly out 24/7 in a very wet muddy paddock with not much grass in it, but he could do with losing a few kg.
any ideas? would bringing him into his stable help to dry out his feet and harden them up again? or is the damage done.
My absolute last resort would be to put shoes on, I **really** don't want to do this if I can avoid it.
thanks for reading - I can currently offer an array of chocolates that are in my office due to everyone bringing in their Christmas leftovers!

 

[TwoStroke]

I'd treat for thrush; something like Red Horse's field paste would be good for when he's in the field. Supplement-wise, I like Pro Hoof/Pro Balance.

I think a great many of us are having problems with all this wet weather. Pray for sunshine and dry fields!

 

[Shysmum]

I've just invested in some hoof boots - will report back

 

[Splish & Masons mum]

I'd treat for thrush; something like Red Horse's field paste would be good for when he's in the field. Supplement-wise, I like Pro Hoof/Pro Balance.

Thank you, I will investigate these, I've never heard of the red horse product

I've just invested in some hoof boots - will report back

interesting - I always thought that hoof boots would go on just the front feet... no idea why I thought that! please let me know how you get on!

 

[Shysmum]

He's just got them for the front - and we went for a walk in them, and he seems fine in them - didn't bat an eyelid ! He's been struggling with roadwork (farrier says his hooves are good, but maybe too wet for a lot of roadwork) and he's had a bout of thrush. He was always heading for the verges.

I'll put a thread on with piccies later. They look fab with his feathers over the top !!

 

[Kat]

I have used hoof boots on the hinds without any problems. I'm not using them much at the moment as she seems to be comfortable behind without but for a while all work was in boots on all fours.