Barefoot update ***photos***

[ktj1891]

So nearly 4 months on and more photos. He is still sore over stones so I have person coming out tomorrow to fit some hoof boots for him.

Please let me know what you think any construction comments appreciated!

Left Hind:

Right Hind:

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Do you have 'before' pictures to compare?

 

[ktj1891]

Sure. I have photos with shoes and then straight after they were removed.

Left Hind:

Right Hind:

Just after shoes removed

Left Hind:

Right Hind:

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Well there is a huge improvement in overall health, and the heels are much better.

But the angles in those shots taken from the front are interesting... I'm not experienced enough to judge what's going on so I'd be interested to see what the pros say about that.

 

[TwoStroke]

Holy Christmas! Massive improvement from the before shots! Pat yourself on the back for that one .

I'm by no means a pro, but the angles of the front pics look like positive changes too, to me. Those feet have been doing some serious remodelling and rebalancing.

Frog looks like its starting to develop, though the digital cushions/lateral cartilages still look very weak, but this will improve with time, and many many miles barefoot.

New hoof growth is also tighter - you're well on the way to growing a better connected hoof capsule.

I'd say you have plenty to be pleased with there - keep up the good work .

 

[ktj1891]

Wow thank you so much, after pressure off of other people including vets about my decision to remove you do start to doubt yourself especially when he is sore over stones, but this makes me feel positive to stick to it! Hopefully when he is completely comfortable behind I will take a big step and remove the fronts too!

 

[LittleBlackMule]

I'm not sure I've even seen such dramatic changes on the Rockley blog! A really interesting case study for those of us that get kicks looking at 'hoof porn'!

 

[TwoStroke]

It can be lonely when the professionals are against barefoot .

Have a look at the angles of the pasterns though - you can see that already the hooves are supporting the horse much better, and putting much less strain on his tendons and ligaments .

 

[ktj1891]

Wow this makes me feel so much better - I literally wait hand and foot on this horse and try to provide the best I can for him so to hear he has improved by other knowledgeable people, its really supportive!

 

[ktj1891]

Yeah it does make you question and doubt yourself. Fingers crossed he will just keep improving and show everyone how much better his feet are!

 

[ktj1891]

Anyone else?