Ceriann
Well-Known Member
So doing lots of reading to plan for shoe take off - driven but also complicated by an injury to medial branch suspensory of left hind and some mild thickening of suspensory in left fore. She has long toes, under run heels and broken back axis (left fore) - all problems more obvious on left fore (and feet were considered a contributory factor to injury). Assuming injury rehab goes well shoes come off at week 12. Her turnout at that point will likely still be restricted to a small paddock and I will still be expected to in hand walk her (circa 30 mins twice a day). I fully expect her to have toe first landing when shoes come off and that she will be footy (very thin soles too). I will get boots both for t/o (though she might cope with that) and the walking but given the restricted turnout how does that result in required stimulation to improve the foot. Can I walk her a little bit on the road without shoes (even with a toe first landing) or should I wait until her landing is more even? I will ask vet if I can put her on a track post 12 weeks but it seems unlikely reading up suspensory recommended rehab. What has anyone done in practical terms to rehab feet - turnout/exercise/road walking etc? I’m in no rush - long slow rehab is clearly more successful for suspensory issues so happy to take this as slowly as is needed. Thank you