Farrier came today - lots of pics of C's feet. *lots*

[jesterfaerie]

I had the farrier come out to sort the shetland's feet out, thankfully she does not have any signs on lami but she has had it a while back, but nothing fresh. She does have quite a bit of bruising. She apparently has very good feet, which was good to hear! The farrier really took a shine to her, she behaved really well for the first two feet but then got very bored and woudln't stand still for him, ended up rearing a few times but the fact she is only something like 6hh, didn't have much of an impact bless her.

Told him the land owners got a different farrier out to them about 6 weeks ago and he just laughed at me, saying it looks like they have been left a lot longer, or the farrier didn't take much off. Told him who the land owner had out and he agreed that it was because the farrier didn't take much off C's feet (apparently not the most recommendable farrier - which I agree with because when I had him out for my lad I told him I will not require any more service from him in the furture when he asked me to make another appointment in 8 weeks time.)

Quite a lot of hoof was taken off so she may be stiff for a few days, whilst adjusting to having no hoof in comparison to what they were like before.
Just thought I would post to let anyone who was interested know she doesn't have lami which I was very worried about.

before

after

a few random ones

 

[SpruceRI]

Wow what a difference! Looked like her 'old feet' were just starting to curl up in that 'Turkish Slipper' type way. Poor little girl. Looks much better now.

 

[*hic*]

BLoody Hell! Poor little shettie. I should think it'll feel it for a couple of days but they look SO much better.

Sorry haven't followed the story of how they got like this.

 

[jesterfaerie]

Maniscourse, their owner has not been up in about 3 months according to the land owners.

 

[Selkie]

Feet look smart now. I love shelties

 

[TGM]

Although the pony may not have acute laminitis at the moment, the presence of blood in the hoof trimmings indicate inflammation of the laminae (ie laminitis)at some point. Don't know the pony's situation and obviously have missed previous posts, but sounds like it needs careful management. Has the vet x-rayed to rule out pedal bone rotation?

 

[jesterfaerie]

TGM, I have not had the vet out to either horse, I am going to see if the RSPCA will fund it because they are not my horses. Owner has not come up for about 3 months, apparently.
The farrier did say she may of had laminitus a while back and the shape of her feet may be putting a lot of stress on the laminae. I am trying to manage the horse as best as i can, tried restricted grazing but she keeps getting out of the paddock, there are no stables where she is to put her in and I have none free.
So I am hoping the RSPCA can help me out on this one.

 

[TGM]

What a difficult situation - I hope for the pony's sake that it can be resolved

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[Honeypots]

Oh that looks so much more comfortable..good for you for helping these ponies. With a shettie (I have one!!) you'll need about six strands of wire if they get out. It needs to be really low to the ground and really taught with a good strong zap on it. Try plaiting his forlock and mane so it can't protect him from the zap..orfailing that has anyone got a muzzle they can lend you?

 

[Tiggy1]

Well done for sorting it out!!