help please my sec d foal isnt walking correctly at all !!!

I must say it does sound to me like the high protein foods have made him have a growth spurt and he has grown to quickly which has caused him to knuckle over at the fetlock, pls pls pls don't wait to have his feet trimmed then speak to the vet, if its a growth related issue he needs attention NOW the vet may initially suggest conservative methods but you need to call them asap, all sorts of damage could be going on in those joints if it is not dealt with now! Good luck xx
 
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LEAN?????
Am I the only one who thinks this foal is overweight for his age?
It doesn't sound like his diet is balanced at all and this is most probably causing the problems.
Lack of exercise in foals can also bring on issues.
Think you need to seek vets advice on foals management.
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I think he is too overwieight for a weanling - I would suggest that the fetlock problem is from either the bone growing too fast or the tendons not growing sufficiently - often too much iodine can do this.

Feed for growth with a tad more for the energy but not for adding extra weight. Vet definately needs to see him and advise on a corrective diet. In the meantime feed him good quality meadow hay and let him lose some condition.
 
Too high protein in any baby is harmful, that is why I NEVER feed puppy food, too high protein means quick growth and is no good for immature joint!!!

What a good looking boy though, but other than the one, although predictable post, all others have been sound in their advice.. Please see a vet :)

He is to be sure young enough that any problems may be able to be corrected.
 
Is this the colt who is/was stabled for 22 hours a day? I think the colt is overweight for his age too and from the photo it does look like ballerina syndrome which often self rights itself once foals are provided with enough area to exercise although you have to be careful with the amount and type of exercise you give. I would thoroughly revamp your feeding structure. Speak to a nutritionist for advice.

ETA As I have been looking on feed websites today I remembered a supplement which may be of use to you http://www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk/whatproduct/stud/foalassist.htm
 
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Well I was going to update with outcome after the farrier but dont actually see the point as after reading some of the replys I would just be in for another pile of critisism.Apologies to all who have actually given me good advise just want to point out that actually if you saw him in "real life" you would not think he is overweight at all you can definatley see his ribs also with regards to his limited turn out that as been pointed out he is a colt and as I have pointed out in previous thread I do not intend to keep him entire as I dont agree with it so I just need his testicles to be big enough so not much I can actually do untill that happens is there as I have him on a livery yard so I guess I will just figure it out for myself and not ask in the future
 
What a very strange reply OP :confused: Many people have taken time to give you advice and offer suggestions. In my case the main reason I asked whether he is still being stabled for 22 hours per day was because I was going to ask what he was bedded down with and suggest an alternative bedding than perhaps you use which may be more helpful for the situation.
 
Sorry you feel that our replies aren't up to much! We have a wealth of knowledge at your disposal. Maybe the picture you posted didn't show his true condition - we can only comment on what we see. I breed sporthorses and would be concerned if my 8th old was carrying that sort of condition.

Youngsters need exercise to develop correctly so he needs to be out preferably 24/7 and if he has to be in at night then out as long as possible during the day. Exercise develops dense bone and good muscle. If he is a problem with the mares then double tape his fence line with electric fencing so he cannot sniff the mares - TBH I've never had any problems with my colts and I don't geld them until around 18 months to 2 years old. They live next to the mares with a double fence between.

His testicles don't need to be any particular size before being gelded so long as they have dropped, the vet will feel for them before knocking him out.
 
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OP what is the point of asking for help and advice if you have no intention of considering the (very sound) advice offered?
No reason foal cant be gelded if testes are dropped fully, vet can do it when he visits to check the legs!
The picture you posted is of a very nice well covered sect D who looks more like a yearling of about 14 months.
He has clearly defined huge shoulders, NO visible ribs, well covered spine and withers, and practically an apple bum.
I suspect that you don't want to hear that he should probably be turned away 24/7 with company in a big field with no hard feed for a few weeks to see if it all settles down.
Failing that you could be looking at surgical corrective shoeing, tightly controlled diet and lots of inhand walking to sort it.
Perhaps you are confusing a narrow frame with leanness: it is normal for the chest to be narrow and a bit scrawny looking as a baby, and the ribs should be easily visable as he moves about. The chest and frame will widen as he matures until you can fit a " shovel a t'ween its front legs" by the age of 5 yo.
I don't mean to be mean, but foalie's management doesn't sound ideal and this could be the cause, which should be considered to improve things.
 
Juevans - This one of mine around the same age - Clydesdale x Holsteiner smilar type of frame and the right weight for a baby of that age - compare with your youngster

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