Feel like the worlds worst horse owner :(

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As I posted the other day my little old lady was slightly footsore, got vet back out Monday and shes still not 100%. So vet came out today to re take her bloods for her cushings and x ray her feet. Shes got mild/moderate pedal bone rotation in her front feet :(:(

So farrier is out tomorrow to sort her feet out and fit heartbars, he thinks after seeing the X-ray this is the most benefical thing to do for her. However farrier says from how I'm describing how shes acting he thinks the rotation was when she had a acute attack nearly 2 years ago before she was diagnosed with cushings.
I just feel like such an awful mum to her :(:(
 
You have done everything you can, everything the vets etc have told you to do so don't feel bad!
They can't tell is what is wrong so all we can do is find out the best way we can and treat accordingly which you have done!
So don't be hard on yourself.. Good luck with everything :)
 
Yes, don't beat yourself up. Any horse owner, however experienced, can get caught out by something. I felt like that when our pony got laminitis, and then later on in her next home got EMS. I totally blamed myself.
 
Thank you, both of you. Its just one of those things when I'm thinking what if, what if etc. Its just harder since shes in no obvious pain, I've had to have two vets look at her, hoof test etc. and she was unresponsive to anything. Shes not got any signs of laminitis other than stiffness and slight raised pulse. Argh pony! But the rotation is there, I just hope it gets better for her. I hate seeing her so bright and happy but stuck in a stable :(
 
As you haven't got x-ray eyes, there was no way that you could have known about the rotation. Obviously your vet and farrier, who, after all, are the experts, didn't realise either. You really can't blame yourself.

<<<<<<vibes>>>>> for you both.
 
My mare has ringbone, side bones, DJD and the starting a of navicular and it took almost 2 years to notice anything was wrong as she doesn't really show pain. I felt terrible but then realised I couldn't have known as she didn't obviously show any issues!
Don't beat yourself up, you did better than good if she didn't show any signs!
 
Don't beat yourself up for doing the best you can, you've had the professionals involved and done everything you can. There's no blame for you here. Don't think about what ifs now, instead focus on what you can do for her now and going forward. Sending hugs though because I know exactly how you feel. Xx
 
Funny how well we get to know them though haha? It was purely the way she greeted me that morning I knew she wasnt right last week. Scary!
Wish I did have X-ray eyes and could talk to the old lady! Shes a proper trooper when shes ill, she doesnt bat an eyelid haha. True little old welshie!
 
Thank you, giant hugs for the HHO community! I havnt been on here for a long time due to work and other stuff. But it always feels good to be back and here amazing stories and support from the community <3
 
This is such an awful feeling isn't it... Shy had a mild attack last year and I spent so long going over and over what had happened. he's got quite bad thrush atm, and again, I'm doing the same.

But the truth is, horses can't talk, and are so willing to please their mums that some hide a lot. You have done everything you can now you know x
 
I completely know how you feel. My boy came down with lami on Wednesday last week and I was devastated! But now thinking about it I had done as much as possible to avoid it and I am sure you can say the same.

Don't feel bad about it.

Hugs :) xxxx
 
Hope both your horses get better soon. I'd never wish the worry and the heartbreak of laminitis on anyone, ever. Luckily her being a cushings mare its most likely the winter grazing thats brought it on. I was planning on moving her back home this Saturday so she can live in her starvation paddock :(, but its probably gonna be about a month the vet has said. Ah well, aslong as she is happy and healthy. Luckily shes dead happy being in her stable, used compete a lot as a youngster so is used to it!

Giant HHO hug
 
If she's insured I would ask about imprint glue on shoes. I hate the thought of nailing shoes onto an already compromised hoof. Imprint shoes support the frog but are flexible and so allow the hoof to 'work' as it should do. Don't blame yourself. It took me a while to recognise my mare's symptoms when she got her first cushings induced laminitis too.
 
Wagtail said:
If she's insured I would ask about imprint glue on shoes. I hate the thought of nailing shoes onto an already compromised hoof. Imprint shoes support the frog but are flexible and so allow the hoof to 'work' as it should do. Don't blame yourself. It took me a while to recognise my mare's symptoms when she got her first cushings induced laminitis too.
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I dont think shes insured to cover her laminitis anymore, and its already been over £200 in a week for this! However I will ask our farrier his honest opinion tomorrow and if he thinks the most benificial thing would be for her to havethose imprint shoes I will pay for her to have them. Her comfort is the number one priority to me. Thank you for the advice Wagtail
 
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