Feeling fed up -lame horse and its summer. Boo.

[claire1976]

Well I had the farrier back again today to check on Maggie's foot. She's had her shoes off for a week now and no progress, she is still lame on her front nearside. As its her toe that slightly turns in I'm beginning to think its the onset of ringbone.
A vet mentioned she might be starting with it a few years ago but its never been an issue until now.
Its hardly obvious in a walk but in a trot its definitely there with her head bobbing along as well. I'm sooo fed up, I missed out on all last summer after she got kicked and was box rested for 3 months from end of May. And now it looks like I'll miss out again. Ringing the vets on monday if no improvement over weekend.

 

[mickey]

I understand. My horse has had two or 3 periods of 6-9 mths rest over the 7 yrs I've had him. It is frustrating.
She may come right much sooner than you think. In the meantime, can you try to do some light groundwork, or perhaps watch as much competing as poss to fill in your time? I know it is not the same but at least you'll be involved.

 

[pagancluf]

Claire I know how you feel - I have puss in foot at the mo and weather is saying come ride with me!!! bu**er hope she improves for you honey.

 

[Butterbean]

Know how you feel - O/H's horse Marco has a knack of going lame all summer, just in walking work only, then he comes sound over the winter. Sooo frustrating. OH has been brilliant with him and worked with him a lot in hand & schooling him in walk on hacks, he had a lot more patience than I would! As a result they have a really good bond together and every time Marco does come sound he is actually working better than ever.
But still, it would be lovely to be able to go on fun rides etc during the summer!

 

[claire1976]

I could do some more groundwork as there are a few issues I need to work on. I'm not a competitor as such, I mainly enjoy long distance pleasure rides over summer and she loves them too so I feel sad for her missing out also. She certainly doesnt seem in pain with it and when the farrier took all her shoes off she seemed a fair bit better. I'll walk her out in hand over the weekend and see if she improves. We have such a great bond already so thats one area I don't need to work on. The frustrating thing is that in winter I keep her on my own land and its mostly road work, then in spring I've moved her onto grass livery to rest my paddocks and the riding is 100% better. Straight onto bridle paths, woodland and lakes which I can't take advantage of, grrrrrr!!!!