George is Now Bare Behind - Any Advice?

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As a result of George's hind leg PSD I really wanted to take off his back shoes in the hope that it will help him find the natural balance of his hooves without putting further strain on the ligaments. Thankfully both my vet and farrier were up for it :smile3: so today he was just lightly trimmed behind and shod in front.

I have reassesed his diet and instead of hi-fi lite and baileys lo-cal balancer he will now be having unmollased hi-fi and progressive earth's pro balance supplement, along with ad lib soaked hay and grass, although when out on grass he is generally muzzled as he is such a good doer! Is this ok diet wise?

Also do I need to build up the work slowly, the farrier suggested sticking to the school for a good few days, or should I just do a little bit of different surfaces? He can't do too much as he is still being rehabbed, but is up to 40-50mins walking a day including 7mins trotting.

Any help/advice welcome, thanks :smile3:
 
Make sure he has a rug on!! (to keep his bare behind warm lol) sorry I read the thread title wrongly.

I would be careful about the school surface, make sure it is not too loose or deep and don't do too much circling. If you have access to suitable tracks and bridleways it would be good for him, certainly mentally, good to get out.
 
Thanks for the replies, Sunshine - had to laugh about the rug comment! He's been walking on hard ground for 5mths & has just got the go ahead to do some school work, but only straight lines and building it up slowly, we hack out whenever the light allows. I was really after advice for working him now his hind shoes have come off, not sure if I should just be carrying on as normal on keeping to soft ground to start with?

Thanks Victoria1980x for the info about Oberon's guide.

Don't suppose anyone else has any advice/tips?

Thanks.
 
You just have to go with what the horse tell you, when ridden, if he finds the verge easier than the road, then he is still uncomfortable, some horse transition straight away, others take a lot longer. Even if you have to lead him in hand, I think you have to select a few different surfaces, but avoid sharp gravel.
 
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