Barefoot healing process - an update

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Hi i have been under a ban from the fat controller for a few months as my computer had a virus. So update on the ponies lameness, after the ddft diagnosis last year. Pony now sound, vet has given him the all clear and i know that we cannot tell how much the tear has mended without another MRI but he is sound, moving well, now cantering for short periods and being worked most days. I am convinced that a large part of his recovery has been down to taking his shoes off, something which i would not have considered probably had it not been for the advice, help and support on this forum. I have looked into his diet, followed an exrecise program and have the results to show for it, a sound happy pony who looks well and feels so good! In fact he is moving better than ever, the walk which was never very good, is forward and swinging and the canter is very active! The only issue i have now is the farrier and the fact that he is still sore after a trim, so that needs addressing but his frogs look much better, and the white line is hardening up so thank you to everyone who gave advice and support, me and the boy are very grateful.:)
 
Brilliant news! I remember your posts.
If you can't sort the farrier then I know a really good barefoot trimmer in Kent, and a couple of farriers that my "barefoot" friends are really pleased with.
 
There is absolutely no excuse for a horse to be more sore after a trim than it is before more than once, and that once is itself a mistake.


You have done brilliantly, but your farrier is a problem.
 
Hooray!im so pleased for you!think yours was diagnosed around the same time as mine if i remember?mine is also doing well, jumped for first time on grass this week and feeling very good :)
 
Yes, shoes are off. My farrier trims him occasionally, we do a lot of roadwork though so he mainly trims himself!
 
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