Farrier discovered a bruised toe..... what to do?

[SunshineTallulah]

Hi all,

My lovely farrier found that my ned has a bruised toe on his near fore.

It was right under the shoe, the farrier couldnt tell how long it had been there.

When he had all his shoes off, he wouldnt put that leg down at all, so it must be sore for him (at least without his shoes on it is).

I also mentioned that neddy had been being a bit special on that hoof and any stones or anything getting stuck in his hoof turned him into a three legged beast til "enemy" item was removed.

Farrier also pointed out that he did have a soft sole in that hoof, which would explain why neddy is a bit delicate on this leg. So neddy now has new shoes which are flatter and wider to help support his feet better.

I hacked out yesterday, he was fine in walk and slightly unlevel in trot, so I called it quits.

Now stupidly I didnt ask the farrier whether I should ride him or not? Or how long it would take to heal?

Wonder if its the recent hard ground that has caused it? Not that I have been doing much other than walking, though they have been tearing around the field of late.


What would you do?

 

[Cazzah]

My TB has VERY sensitive soles!! If he is obviously tender on it I give him a couple of days off and let it sort itself out naturally. This has also happened when he's yanked a shoe off and the farrier advised to leave him alone a couple of days to let it settle after shoeing.

The ground is pretty hard here at the moment though so if its the same with you that may not help if you are turning out as he may just bruise it again on clumpy ground. I'd be tempted to err on the side of caution and get him tucked up nice and warm in the stable for a couple of days if the ground is hard - but I'm a soft touch ;-)

 

[OrangeEmpire]

You could also feed him arnica - helps draw out the bruising.

boots do a tube of pelicules which are great.

 

[Nailed]

To bruise under the shoe.. the shoe would have to be a poor fit.

Lou x

 

[Donkeymad]

Ring your farrier to ask, he knows your horses hoof better than anyone at this moment.

 

[kellyeaton]

rest and arnica tablets!

 

[TheFarrier]

recommend a few days to settle just incase but please ring your farrier he wont mind the call (i wouldnt)

 

[Nuttymanxmare]

C was found to have a bruised foot a couple of months ago when my farrier took the shoe off.

She wasn't lame or anything and luckily the bruise just dissapeared on its own and she still could be ridden.

She's also got wide shoes as she's very long in the toe and low in the heal.

Best thing is to ring your farrier and ask him what he thinks im sure he wont mind.

P.s love the advice about the Arnica.

 

[sleepingdragon10]

Arnica tablets are great, can't recommend them enough.