Footy after mustang rolls - soft soles?

[Sussexbythesea]

After last trim especially but signs before Oliver has gone very footy. I did take him for a walk in-hand the weekend before and although I tried to keep him on the soft ground I’m wondering if he bruised his soles. Feet are not hot. He’s fine in the field but very sensitive on any hard especially uneven surface.

Obviously the ground is very wet and I expect his soles are quite soft. I’m wondering if something like hoof clay would protect his soles a bit more? Any other suggestions appreciated.

 

[Highmileagecob]

Maybe check if your trim has taken the hoof wall down to sole level all the way round the hoof. The back third of the hoof from heel to approximately half way down the frog should be left a little proud, like a collar to support the frog. Otherwise he will be bearing weight on the frog, instead of spreading weight across the wall and heel buttress. The wet weather doesn't help either - maybe consider hoof boots for a bit?

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Maybe check if your trim has taken the hoof wall down to sole level all the way round the hoof. The back third of the hoof from heel to approximately half way down the frog should be left a little proud, like a collar to support the frog. Otherwise he will be bearing weight on the frog, instead of spreading weight across the wall and heel buttress. The wet weather doesn't help either - maybe consider hoof boots for a bit?

He’s got hoof boots which I should have used but thought a short walk would be ok. He’s tender walking to and from field and he can’t wear them all day as they’ll be sodden and will rub. Was just hoping to help him until it dries up. Will check the trim regarding the heels.

 

[ester]

Yes my question was going to be what else got trimmed, f would get footy if anyone touched his bars for instance.

As to whether it is then a sole pressure issue and putting something on them would help, or not

 

[Alexanderevan145]

Soft soles + wet ground + a fresh trim = tender. No heat, fine in field, sore on hard/uneven - sounds exactly like bruising or just thin soles.

Hoof clay can help, yes. Putty/texture stuff, acts like a cushion and stops direct stone pressure. Worth a go. Some use sole pads or temporary boots for walks.

Keep him moving on soft when you can. Hard ground will feel like concrete to him right now.

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Yes my question was going to be what else got trimmed, f would get footy if anyone touched his bars for instance.

As to whether it is then a sole pressure issue and putting something on them would help, or not

The farrier really only rounded off the hoof wall and didn’t remove any foot. He doesn’t seem to grow any significant hoof or it wears quickly. Heels and bars were definitely not trimmed.

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Soft soles + wet ground + a fresh trim = tender. No heat, fine in field, sore on hard/uneven - sounds exactly like bruising or just thin soles.

Hoof clay can help, yes. Putty/texture stuff, acts like a cushion and stops direct stone pressure. Worth a go. Some use sole pads or temporary boots for walks.

Keep him moving on soft when you can. Hard ground will feel like concrete to him right now.

Thanks I won’t be doing anything outside the arena without boots on now. Is there any kind of hoof clay you can recommend?

 

[spotty_pony2]

Thanks I won’t be doing anything outside the arena without boots on now. Is there any kind of hoof clay you can recommend?

How is yours now? My boy has what ai think is the same. We have boots with pads though, I am considering taking them off and going down the barefoot route. Does yours wear boots in the field?

 

[rabatsa]

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[Sussexbythesea]

How is yours now? My boy has what ai think is the same. We have boots with pads though, I am considering taking them off and going down the barefoot route. Does yours wear boots in the field?

About the same fine in field and school but sensitive on a stony surface. I don’t use hoof boots in the field as I think they’d get too wet and muddy and cause other issues like rubbing and mud fever. I haven’t used any hoof clay as not sure what best to use.

 

[spotty_pony2]

About the same fine in field and school but sensitive on a stony surface. I don’t use hoof boots in the field as I think they’d get too wet and muddy and cause other issues like rubbing and mud fever. I haven’t used any hoof clay as not sure what best to use.

Does yours have any sensitivity across the sole? I’m wondering about getting the farrier to remove the pad and see if there’s something trapped underneath. I haven’t brought mine in today and he seems fine walking in the field but he is definitely walking slightly different to usual, almost pigeon toed on that foot and he is very straight conformation wise.