Footiness in a barefoot horse

[toomanyhorses26]

My tb is approx. 10 weeks home from Rockley - been doing really well but has been sore for the past few days. No change in routine diet etc apart from a wormer approx. 2 weeks ago. Talking to a few people opinion seems to be divided as to whether this could be a reason - the only other thing I can think iis that its been reasonably nice weather over the past few days and whether there is a bit more in the grass at the moment. Any tips or advice as still reasonably new to all this and have been speaking to Nic about him - just interested in other peoples exp

 

[Fuzzypuff]

I have seen footiness due to wormer, also general unwellness (like a virus), scouring, colic type symptoms etc. however I would expect to see these within 24-48 hours after giving the wormer, not 2 weeks later.

I would look to the grass first as a possible culprit. Can you reduce the amount of grass for a few days and see if there is an improvement? Also check for any thrushiness.

 

[toomanyhorses26]

Im going to pop in the lunge pen for a few days and see how we do - there is no obv sign of thrush - no smell,icky black stuff but his central sulcus is still deep (his frogs were basically eaten away under the pads and wedges he had on - its a miracle he has any frogs at all to be honest but it probably wouldn't hurt to treat anyway

 

[Shysmum]

Shy had colic five days ago, and he was footy yesterday. The grass is also coming though, and this can make him footy. He's now on his summer regime (muzzle/soaked hay).

For the next few weeks at least I'll be using his hoof boots, and if need be, get him back to the vet.

Hope it works out quickly. x

 

[toomanyhorses26]

I have kept him in today and he has just had hay and a handful of alfa nuts to get his vits and I purchased some restore today - looks as miserable as sin