HOW DO MY HORSES HOOVES LOOK ??

[mariebx19]

I KNOW THEY ARE STARTING TO GET A BIT TOO LONG BUT THEY WILL BE TRIMMED THIS MONTH.
DOMINO-5 YO


WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CORONET BAND ?

PHOENIX-1 YO

 

[Queenbee]

I sincerely hope that these horses don't really belong to you, although looking at your post history there is a chance they actually do... You urgently need the vet. And no, I'm not overreacting, I'm seriously shocked.

 

[mariebx19]

why do i need the vet ???

 

[Queenbee]

Because that is NOT how those feet should look... And the bloody great big pink section on your five year olds hoof... A whacking great big bruise, I'm not even going to get started on the rest.... I'm not giving out any advice other than get a vet and do not wait over the weekend. In all honesty I wish to god you were a troll and this was a prank thread but sadly and shockingly I fear you may not be. You want someone to explain how bad those feet are... Get the vet out and he can do it because to be honest, my blood is boiling and I can't trust my words

 

[Beausmate]

When were they last trimmed? How do they look? Well, very overgrown, thrushy and not at all well. Do your horses lie down a lot?

I'm with Queenbee on this, get a vet to have a look.

 

[Zero00000]

This is why I enjoy reading this forum, Truth in all forms,

I agree that...
Those feet need seeing too, and Im not talking a farrier

 

[devonlass]

Because that is NOT how those feet should look... And the bloody great big pink section on your five year olds hoof... A whacking great big bruise, I'm not even going to get started on the rest.... I'm not giving out any advice other than get a vet and do not wait over the weekend. In all honesty I wish to god you were a troll and this was a prank thread but sadly and shockingly I fear you may not be. You want someone to explain how bad those feet are... Get the vet out and he can do it because to be honest, my blood is boiling and I can't trust my words

Are you for real about the bruising?? It's actually quite common and not that big a deal usually,mine have had it from time to time,suspect often goes un noticed on horses with darker coloured hooves,maybe why you're so shocked?? If not then totally confused.com at your extreme reaction

OP- first horse has some bruising,probably not anything to worry about but ask your trimmer/farrier if concerned

The other hoof not really sure about looks really weird in the first couple of pics and was a bit concerned as almost appeared had something protruding??!!,but in the last pic looks pretty ok and quite normal for a very young horse who i am guessing doesn't do much and is not self trimming etc.Think the weird look was prob just angle and debris in the foot.

Clean foot and some more pics would clear up any confusion.

Toes are long and should get them trimmed to avoid this as can have a detrimental effect in regards to alignment and strength of structures inside the hoof if not addressed.
You have said they are due a trim though so probably already aware of this issue.

Just my opinions of course based on what I can see and what I am assuming from what I can't see if that makes sense lol

Sure others will have more knowledge to impart that will be more help to you

ETA: I am not disagreeing,as that not my place to comment on what others would do,but personally i would not even consider calling a vet out over a bank holiday weekend for those feet.
Perhaps you could clean up the feet and take some decent pics to post,maybe would give people more to work with in regards to advice.

 

[Queenbee]

Are you for real about the bruising?? It's actually quite common and not that big a deal usually,mine have had it from time to time,suspect often goes un noticed on horses with darker coloured hooves,maybe why you're so shocked?? If not then totally confused.com at your extreme reaction

OP- has some bruising,shouldn't be anything to worry about but ask your trimmer/farrier if concerned.
Coronary band,hmm not sure but can sometimes look a bit uneven or rough if that's what you're meaning??

The other hoof not really sure about looks really weird in the first couple of pics and was a bit concerned as almost appeared had something protruding??!!,but in the last pic looks pretty ok and quite normal for a very young horse who i am guessing doesn't do much and is not self trimming etc.Think the weird look was prob just angle and debris in the foot.

Clean foot and some more pics would clear up any confusion.

Toes are a quite long and should get them trimmed to avoid this as can have a detrimental effect in regards to alignment and strength of structures inside the hoof if not addressed.
You have said they are due a trim though so probably already aware of this issue.

Just my opinions of course based on what I can see and what I am assuming from what I can't see if that makes sense lol

Sure others will have more knowledge to impart that will be more help to you

Yes, and what causes such bruising, or put another way... what can cause such bruising? Possibly the same thing that's causing the whacking great big protrusion from the yearlings hooves! So yes, I am for real! Bruising on its own, not a problem, bruising taken in context of pictures, concerns me greatly and that is an understatement!

I may be imagining things its not really my field, but aside from the very overgrown hooves and underrun heels etc this is what is screaming at me from those pics, although other more knowledgable folks would be able to say for sure...

 

[Beausmate]

I wouldn't like to speculate on whether there is something actually protruding or whether it's just false sole, but the fact that the feet on the yearling look like they do, coupled with the fact that he looks very underweight and I wonder how much time he spends lying down like that? It's not a happy picture and I'd be rather concerned.

 

[mariebx19]

horses hooves do have the tendency to bruise-they get put through alot.he has banged one foot into another recently which could have done it or maybe the length but i will phone the farrier tomorrow if they are open if not monday.and there is no need to be soo rude about it,i posted a question which is what the site is for,and my pets mean everything to me,i would never cause any harm to them and no i dont know EVERYTHING about horses but that is why i use these forums.they were last trimmed a few months ago,yeah they do lie down alot
devonlass-thanks,no he doesnt do alot,it does look like something is protruding,would that be cut away when they are trimmed?.i will post more photos tomorrow.the 1 yo i have had for about a month now and he came to me severly underwight,with lice,matted hair and overgrown feet and i am slowly taking care of everything but the weight was my main concern with him,until the last week i was only seeing them 2-3 times weekly and was working on him picking up his feet,so until a few days ago i hadnt seen them,but they will be trimmed asap.

 

[mariebx19]

The younger horse has started to put on weight.

 

[Queenbee]

horses hooves do have the tendency to bruise-they get put through alot.he has banged one foot into another recently which could have done it or maybe the length but i will phone the farrier tomorrow if they are open if not monday.and there is no need to be soo rude about it,i posted a question which is what the site is for,and my pets mean everything to me,i would never cause any harm to them and no i dont know EVERYTHING about horses but that is why i use these forums.they were last trimmed a few months ago,yeah they do lie down alot
devonlass-thanks,no he doesnt do alot,it does look like something is protruding,would that be cut away when they are trimmed?.i will post more photos tomorrow.the 1 yo i have had for about a month now and he came to me severly underwight,with lice,matted hair and overgrown feet and i am slowly taking care of everything but the weight was my main concern with him,until the last week i was only seeing them 2-3 times weekly and was working on him picking up his feet,so until a few days ago i hadnt seen them,but they will be trimmed asap.

Just to let you know it is your legal obligation to check on your horse once every 24hrs. No you are quite correct, you do not know everything, none of us do... But it's alarmingly obvious from your post history you do not know anywhere near enough to own horses

Yes horses hooves bruise easily, especially white hooves but taken in context with the rest of the hoof... I'm shocked, and I reckon you need serious help from local professionals, vets, farriers and people who do know what they are on about. You are drowning in your lack of knowledge and your horses are paying the price.

I shall try to refrain from posting... I very much doubt you will get the vet out as a matter of urgency tomorrow

 

[mariebx19]

i dont just leave them for days without being checked on..i paid the livery i was at to do what i cant when i wasnt there,now i rent my own field 5 minute walk from my house and i go up at least 6 times a day and sit for hours with them.

 

[Beausmate]

It is possible they lie down a lot because their feet are sore, but without actually seeing them, it's impossible to know for sure.

 

[mariebx19]

and no i dont know what health problems are but that is why there is people that do and get paid for it,i can tell when a horse isnt right.Also the bruise isnt causing my horse any pain/lameness issues.so that is why i am not getting a VET out but the farrier will be called asap.

 

[Moomin1]

i dont just leave them for days without being checked on..i paid the livery i was at to do what i cant when i wasnt there,now i rent my own field 5 minute walk from my house and i go up at least 6 times a day and sit for hours with them.

You sound like a b***s*****r

 

[mariebx19]

what part of that post made you think that exactly.....livery yards get paid to look after your horse when you cant make it...

 

[amandap]

I think he needs a regular hoof care program aka, regular trimming and a hoof care professional that wont trim too severely and can give any advice needed on the ground. It is best not to let hooves over grow that much.

 

[TPO]

Marie you need help with having horses. You clearly have not listened or taken on board any of the advice given by very experienced people on your other thread.

Instead of taking on a yearling the time and money should have gone into resolving the issues with your first horse and learning about horse care and management.

You need to get a vet out now. Not after the farrier (&tbh no decent farrier is going to want to deal with those feet without a vet being involved) not later but now.

You need to find experienced help to train and mentor you. You simply do not know enough to keep your horses alone in a field.

You are extremely ignorant about horse keeping, health and handling based on your posts, pictures and videos.

For your horses sake get help NOW.

Try finding any pictures on here of healthy, happy horses that look and behave like yours. You won't be able to and that should tell you everything.

I despair...

 

[TuscanBunnyGirl]

oh...


OP what made you leave those poor horses feet for that long? I'm going to make the assumption that you realise they are awful. I'll try not to loose my rag as from posts it seems like you don't know an awful lot about horses HOWEVER if you do not understand how terrible it is to leave your horses feet in that state, then please give them to somebody who does because that right there is a welfare issue.

Horses have no choice but to stand on their feet all day..they can't sit down and chill out like us in a chair if their feet are sore! So, if this is painful for them, they're gonna lie down a lot.

It's not just the hooves that you're doing damage to..the strain that must be running up that horses tendons must be unreal. Sort it OP. It's disgusting to take on an animal and then let it suffer!!!

 

[Jools2345]

i have commented on your other thread and hope you get some more knowledgeble help for both your horses well-being and your pocket

 

[galaxy]

There is something really not right with your yearlings feet! It is not something a simple trim from a farrier will solve. Is he lame?? He needs a vet ASAP!

 

[alainax]

Is the crazy bit on the inside like foal slippers? What age do they usually go away?

 

[mariebx19]

no.none are lame

 

[ImmyS]

I would be wanting a vet and vet recommended farrier working together on those feet. I would also be inclined to get x-rays to see exactly what it going on.

 

[TPO]

They can't NOT be lame with those feet. Physically impossible for them to move soundly.

If you cared at all you'd have an equine vet at your field gate first thing Monday morning. In fact if you cared at all you'd sign those poor mites over and then learn about animals before ever attempting to own again. It doesnt sound like hamsters, cats or dogs fare any better in your household.

Your previous posts are beyond shocking. It's clear you don't take anything at all on board yet you continue to post questions.

There are none so blind as those who will not see.

I hope something is done for those animals. Disgusting

 

[mariebx19]

They are NOT lame (i will post videos of them moving if you like) but then seeing such neglected animals would probably be soo traumatising . Honestly do you want my address,you can call the sspca all you like and we'll see what they think.yeah my horses feet are slightly overgrown but i have phoned the farrier and they are coming out on tuesday morning,i will phone the vet on monday as well.All the other posts about my animals---there was nothing more i could do for my rabbit MISTY,he was at the vets near enough every month for 6 years,yeah now i regret not putting him to sleep sooner but there was a chance he could have got better so i gave him a chance to fight it but it was obviously too much for him.DOMINO-i have been kicked to the ground by him,cantered into and more,i would never give him away because a)i could never give up on an animal b)because of his behaviour he would most likely end up in the wrong hands,i knew he had pain even after 2 or 3 vet visits but i never gave up on him and got a massage therapist out who proved it wasnt all in my head,he has been turned away for 6 months.PHOENIX-he came to me with every bone showing,lice,matted hair,overgrown feet and a cold (which i posted asking if it could be strangles) the cats are perfectly happy and healthy-i dont know what would give you the impression they arent.My 7 yo cat sparky has only ever had abscesses from fighting and my 2 yo tilly has had cystitis (im guessing stress from my 6 yo nephew staying for a while) and i thought she may have had a broken leg but it was scratches on her hind leg and maybe an abscess from fighting with another cat.and the hamster-1 yo GIZMO-i took from my sister who wasnt caring for him,he was kept in the tinyest cage you can probably get,and basically no human contact for the full year,he had only had 1 tooth (her husband has pulled every tooth out of a ferret he had with pliers,so dont know if that is what has happened to the other teeth) and obviously not eating right because of it because he was underweight,1 eye closed over most of the time (so had to get eyedrops for him).My 4 yo dog ROXY has only ever been obviously to get dressesd and to have staples in her leg because she cut it on glass OUTSIDE and a false pregnancy.and the puppy willow i bought and later found out she had a bad infestation of worms and fleas which have all been treated and recently had to have an x-ray because she had and still has a bad limp from my nephew accidently standing on her.Dominos hooves are not too long but phoenixs feet i would say they are really bad but as i said i have only started to be able to really lift his feet.

 

[amandap]

Is the crazy bit on the inside like foal slippers? What age do they usually go away?

I believe they usually wear away/fall off in a few hours. Here's a pic for comparison. http://laughingorcaranch.blogspot.ie/2009/06/feathery-foal-feet.html

Tbh mariebx19, I don't think I'm seeing what others are and I don't think we can say what is going on from the photos. The sole (and frog) may well just be over grown and trying to shed in sheets/layers. I just see over grown hooves mainly and think a hoof care professional eye in the flesh is needed along with a trim and/or time on an abrasive surface providing the horse is comfortable.

In my understanding youngsters hooves need regular trimming if on grass as they probably wont get enough wear to keep them in check. Keeping youngsters hooves in good condition is important as they are growing and hooves and bones in legs etc.are still developing.

 

[mariebx19]

thanks,yeah they are getting trimmed on tuesday,i will be getting the vet out on monday too if they are open just to have a look at them both anyway.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

thanks,yeah they are getting trimmed on tuesday,i will be getting the vet out on monday too if they are open just to have a look at them both anyway.

Brilliant. Let us now how it goes.