Dee's feet 6 weeks on....

[ann-jen]

Left fore 6wks ago

Left fore today

Right fore 6 weeks ago

Right fore today

6 weeks ago

Now

6wks ago

Now

Her feet have gone through some huge changes in the last few weeks, with the right fore especially. I think they look hugely better, although I'm not sure it looks that obvious in the pics! Obviously still a long way to go but opinions welcome!

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

Yes, its looking good, I looked at pic 1 and thought , "not good" then realised that was day 1
Is the digital cushion improving apace?

 

[ann-jen]

It's still pretty weak to be honest but better than it was. I guess it's still early days!

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

Have you adjusted the diet: minerals, linseed and a Hi fibre Lo sugar diet?

 

[ann-jen]

She doesn't get a huge amount of hard feed as she is naturally energetic so she gets grass, haylage and then just a chop mix with her pro hoof in and that's it.

 

[ann-jen]

I've also had another critical look at her feet this morning and would say generally everything is a little bit better except the lateral cartilages are very firm compared to my other horse. But I'm guessing if they are calicified that won't change.

 

[ester]

when you do the lateral pics get down on the ground too hoof level Also there is a lot of decontraction to happen frog wise- are you treating for thrush? With those frogs I probably would be even if there wasn't any obvious.

 

[ann-jen]

I clean them and spray them with iodine daily. I think that's why they look so orange in the recent pics lol

 

[ester]

hehe, flossing the cracks might be a good idea too. brucea has always been a big supporter of flossing!