goldengryffindor
Well-Known Member
My TB had all four shoes removed about three and a half weeks ago, as he has had the winter off and isn't coming back into work until mid November. He was very foot sore when on the gravel track walking back to his paddock, but once on the grass appeared sound.
The paddocks are very wet and muddy (winter), and for a couple of weeks he was unable to stand anywhere remotely dry. He now appears to be very lame on both front legs, and is walking in a way that takes the pressure of his heels, almost on his toes.
The fact that it has got progressively worse within the last couple of days or so is really worrying me. Will be calling out farrier ASAP.
I don't know if its maybe that he has developed an abscess, or that his hooves aren't correctly balanced? I've been reading other stories of horses walking on their toes, and I'm suddenly panicking that he has developed navicular syndrome or something really bad.
What kind of questions should i ask my farrier about the shape of his hoof, when I get him out? Would really appreciate any advice.
The paddocks are very wet and muddy (winter), and for a couple of weeks he was unable to stand anywhere remotely dry. He now appears to be very lame on both front legs, and is walking in a way that takes the pressure of his heels, almost on his toes.
The fact that it has got progressively worse within the last couple of days or so is really worrying me. Will be calling out farrier ASAP.
I don't know if its maybe that he has developed an abscess, or that his hooves aren't correctly balanced? I've been reading other stories of horses walking on their toes, and I'm suddenly panicking that he has developed navicular syndrome or something really bad.
What kind of questions should i ask my farrier about the shape of his hoof, when I get him out? Would really appreciate any advice.