NellRosk
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My bf boy is really struggling and it's horrible seeing him like this. Until my farrier can come out to shoe/ ground dries up will bute help his footiness a bit?
Bute for footiness?
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Jsye
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It may mask the discomfort but he could end up bruising his sole if he can't 'feel' due to the bute.. have you got any hoof boots for him?
NellRosk
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His feet are already horrendously bruised, on his white feet can see the red marks. Yes he has boots for hacking but the yard won't put them on to turn him out and now I'm stuck between a rock and hard place. I have no idea what else to do!
Jsye
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Oh no :-( I feel for you mines just been in a week with suspected lami which may now just have been bruising to his feet. Have you got any Keratex hoof hardener? You paint it on the soles and walls every day for a week then after that twice a week - it's good stuff! Although some don't like it because it's got formaldehyde in it.
NellRosk
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Oh no, it's a nightmare isn't it! I've bought some iodine that's meant to be good for hardening soles - could try the keratex if that doesn't work. Just so worried and people are making comments on the yard now. Arghhhhhhhh.
WellyBaggins
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If he is that sore then yes, I would bute if the vet will prescribe
Goldenstar
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My vet Is happy to give bute for footiness to tide a horse over and it helped my TB a great deal when we took him BF .
NellRosk
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I already have a stash from a previous injury so could start tonight.
NellRosk
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Oh good, not sure if I would get shot down in flames for suggesting this so reassuring to know it's been done before.
claribella
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You could try both boswellia and turmeric which are natural anti inflammatries and in my humble opinion better than bute
NellRosk
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You could try both boswellia and turmeric which are natural anti inflammatries and in my humble opinion better than bute
He's already on turmeric but could try the boswellia too, thanks
TigerTail
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also arnica for the bruising.
Ignore the yard folk - putting shoes on just makes uneducated owners feel better because the horse is showing no outward signs of discomfort, whilst the shoe effectively masks the damage being done underneath.
Ignore the yard folk - putting shoes on just makes uneducated owners feel better because the horse is showing no outward signs of discomfort, whilst the shoe effectively masks the damage being done underneath.
NellRosk
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Thankyou. I know it's just really disheartening having people make little comments all the time and especially when my YO picked the night that my mum does my horses for me (I work late on a Tuesday) to go up to her and say that I need to shoe him. So then had my mum last night telling me he needed shoes on. My boy is slightly arthritic and I'm only doing this with his best interests at heart and fed up of my old school traditional mother saying what I'm doing is wrong and just to get some shoes on him so I can be out hunting! I'd rather not hunt for a season and have him sounder for another 10 years or so than 'have my fun on him' now.
ETA I do apologise for that little rant
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Goldenstar
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If your is BF and lame you need specialist advice on the ground .
I would get a vet to advise you .
I would get a vet to advise you .
NellRosk
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I'm pretty sure it's just from all this wet ground we have. I know that if I get my (traditional) vet out to a footy bf horse the first thing he will suggest is to shoe.
Micky
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I would do what is best for the horse...yes bute him if he is sore...you wouldnt go around with a permanent headache and not take anything for it...it will do him no harm for the interim until the farrier can come out..
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why won't the yard allow him to wear his boots?
NellRosk
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Very true.
Got some excuse about lack of time and I didn't want to push it as I don't want them to turn round and say they can't do AM turnout. Also I don't want him left out in his boots as there is so much mud they'd get sucked off and also mud would go down and rub him. Crap situation.
putasocinit
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Amazing how some folk can make a small job such a big one, sorry for you OP, best just boot up or dont turn out until farrier comes
NellRosk
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I know especially when some horses get brushing boots on for turnout. And his cavallos take seconds to put on!! Frustrating
claribella
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I was just thinking and I know its basic but worth mentioning anyway. Maybe just treat for thrush as well as even the smallest signs can make them footy and uncomfortable. My mare had a small amount last year which made her dead footy but once we cleared it up she was ok again Can recommend the frog stuff from aromesse. I forgot the name of the product itself but armoesse arte the makers
Can recommend the frog stuff from aromesse. I forgot the name of the product itself but armoesse arte the makersNellRosk
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Thank you, I'm posting a pic on a new thread because I noticed something weird going on with his feet tonight and his frogs do look small, underdeveloped and thrushy I've been spraying with foot rot spray but think I might need to change my plan of action!! X
I've been spraying with foot rot spray but think I might need to change my plan of action!! XBuddy'sMum
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Have you thought about trying hoof wraps?
http://www.equinepodiatrysupplies.co.uk/Hoof-Wraps/Hoof-Wraps-Hoof-Bandage
http://www.equinepodiatrysupplies.co.uk/Hoof-Wraps/Hoof-Wraps-Hoof-Bandage
NellRosk
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I haven't seen these before!! Have you turned a horse out in them and did they stay on okay?
Buddy'sMum
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Sorry, no, I haven't used them (yet!...saw them advertised and made a mental note for next time one of mine has an abscess) but they're for horses on turnout and look like you could make them quite secure.
NellRosk
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I've been looking at them on a few sites, they look really good. Just a bit pricey, 19 quid for one wrap
but anything to make him more comfortable!Scarlett
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Thanks for the link - never seen them before, they look great and exactly what I need right now. Cheers!
pines of rome
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I have had wraps on my boy, they are brilliant for when you have had an abscess or for very footsore horses, they stimulate the hoof and you get amazing growth whilst they are on!
You can't ride out in them as they are slippery on tarmac, but you can boot over them or have the pro wraps which have a sole!
You can't ride out in them as they are slippery on tarmac, but you can boot over them or have the pro wraps which have a sole!
WellyBaggins
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Yes, mine did to and it really helped mine, I think if they are that sore it is necessary in the short term they should harden up pretty quickly
WellyBaggins
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I used these too, they were perfect for when he was starting out!