HOW DO MY HORSES HOOVES LOOK ??

[TPO]

They are already in the "wrong hand's" as you put it. You do not know how to look after them properly as is brutally clear. The horses need help and yes an address for the field would make things easier.

 

[mariebx19]

well i am just going up to the field and will take and post more pics and i will pm my address and the field address and that way all my animals can be checked on.

 

[Jools2345]

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.

great news, everyone needs the advice of others with more experience at times and there is no shame in asking, it is much easier for people to help if they can see and experience things in the flesh though. do you have any people with plenty of experience around who's opinion you can call on when you need it, or just to help you out on a regular basis. you do sound like you lack knowledge but we all have to start somewhere and listen to others in order to gain it.

good luck

 

[mariebx19]

thanks,well the lady i rent the field from is the owner of a riding school just a few minutes away and works with the horse welfare or something.I asked her about feeding and she has told me that all the grass the have will be enough.That is were i first went for livery when i first got domino and she checked him over for me.

 

[Jools2345]

thanks,well the lady i rent the field from is the owner of a riding school just a few minutes away and works with the horse welfare or something.I asked her about feeding and she has told me that all the grass the have will be enough.That is were i first went for livery when i first got domino and she checked him over for me.

its good that you have that help and don't be shy to ask-if you feel you are constantly asking then say

'i feel i am always asking for your advice or help so thought i could offer to .......... for you in return'

maybe you could poo pick or groom or clean tack for her, never underestimate the value of an experienced person willing to help, but dont take advantage of it by not offering favours in return.

sounds like things are moving in the right direction

 

[mariebx19]

i know,she is really nice and i would offer some help in return.

 

[Shadow the Reindeer]

When I looked at the yearlings picture, I actually thought I saw the pedal bone protruding... I don't see any sole, unless that's what I thought was the pedal bone..
I'll cut you some slack, you've only had the youngster a month, but, you should have had the vet to him the day you took him on. I have to admit, i'm shocked.
It's almost as if, there was a problem with his feet at birth, hence why they look like they do now? This could be a developmental issue that should have been dealt with by his breeder. Shoot me down if i'm wrong.

 

[wellsat]

The woman who owns the riding school is wrong about feed. I'm afraid I'm going to agree that your ponies need a vet asap but in the long run you'll want to look at giving them a balanced diet with appropriate vitamins and minerals.

 

[amandaco2]

are they trotting sound?
they look very long and if they lie down alot plus they are being 'fed up' due to being underweight id be very worried they have laminitis.
in any case the hooves look very long and distorted.

 

[mariebx19]

they are sound and definately DO NOT have laminitis,they were underweight (phoenix when i got him and domino went all winter with little grazing) but they are QUICKLY putting on weight and getting vitamin and mineral licks so i need to put up a paddock NOT feed more,the lady is VERY knowledgable about horses,she has seen them in person and seen domino the first day we got him so knows what she is talking about,thank you.

 

[ImmyS]

Horses don't have to be fat to get laminitis.

 

[mariebx19]

i didnt say they had to be

 

[ImmyS]

DO NOT have laminitis,they were underweight (phoenix when i got him and domino went all winter with little grazing)

Sorry just sounds like here you are saying they do not have laminitis because they have been underweight. Misinterpretation perhaps. I would be seriously concerned about them lying down a lot though, does point to soreness in the hooves for whatever reason, it may be. Low grade laminitis being a possibility.

 

[Shadow the Reindeer]

Laminitis isn't just weight related, there are different forms.. stress, toxic, weight and diet are to name just a few.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminitis

 

[HaffiesRock]

Did you get any more pictures or videos OP?

 

[mariebx19]

i wont do it in order cause there is too many photos but these are of their feet,and to show the weight they have put on.

DOMINOS FEET


THEM BOTH WALKING

 

[Queenbee]

they are sound and definately DO NOT have laminitis,they were underweight (phoenix when i got him and domino went all winter with little grazing) but they are QUICKLY putting on weight and getting vitamin and mineral licks so i need to put up a paddock NOT feed more,the lady is VERY knowledgable about horses,she has seen them in person and seen domino the first day we got him so knows what she is talking about,thank you.

Malnourished underweight horses are actually a high laminitis risk, made even worse by suddenly feeding them calories (ie to quickly put weight on) when they have not been receiving them previously. Sorry, op, I know I said I would try to resist, but had to mention this. I sincerely hope you recieve a welfare visit, not even to take these horses off you, but to educate you and support you... To say you haven't got a clue is the biggest understatement of this year.

I mean no offence, I'm simply saying it as it is, I felt sick seeing those pics and worse still your ignorant responses full of denial

 

[mariebx19]

PHOENIX WAS JUST CONSTANTLY MOVING AND NEARLY FALLING OVER WHEN I LIFTED HIS FEET SO COULDNT GET ANY BELOW BUT WILL GET SOME TOMORROW.

 

[mariebx19]

I KNOW,THAT IS WHY I AM BUILDING A PADDOCK BECAUSE DOMINO WASNT GETTING ALOT BEFORE.

 

[wellsat]

You posted asking for opinions and now you're getting defensive because people are giving them. Someone telling you that all your horses need to eat is a field of grass shows that they are not very knowledgeable at all. Sadly being experienced and being knowledgeable is not always the same thing. I'm not saying feed more, I'm saying your feeding plan needs more thought, preferably with the help of a vet or nutrionist.

Whether you listen to what people are saying or not about the rest of it please call the vet.

 

[ImmyS]

The angles on those hooves look quite severe, going to take a while to correct them, when you say sound.. Are they sound on hard ground, like concrete on small circles? Not the yearling as this wouldn't be a suitable practice for him but the 5 year old? I would be interested to see.

 

[slumdog]

How old are you?

 

[mariebx19]

OPINIONS I DONT MIND BUT TO CRITISICE AND BRING THE OTHER ANIMALS INTO THE CONVERSION IS COMPLETLY OUT OF ORDER,((It doesnt sound like hamsters, cats or dogs fare any better in your household)).
my cats have been to vets from injurys from fighting with cats outside and 1 for cystitis.my dog has been for staples on a cut and false pregnany.my puppy for worms and fleas and the hamster would probably be dead by now if i hadnt took it from my sister so i dont see why you felt the need to briing them into it ?????

((Your previous posts are beyond shocking)).
what posts would you say are SHOCKING exactly ????

((I hope something is done for those animals. Disgusting))
a bit of an OVER REACTION,my animals are loved and yes their feet have got slightly overgrown,mainly phoenix who i have been working on lifting his feet and have only seen underneath this week.and as i have already posted the farrier has been called and the vet will be after the weekend.

 

[mariebx19]

i am 22 and the lady-the owner of the riding school has 40-50 years experiance and is the only person out of everyone giving 'advice' that knows and has seen them personally.

 

[TuscanBunnyGirl]

((I hope something is done for those animals. Disgusting))
a bit of an OVER REACTION,my animals are loved and yes their feet have got slightly overgrown,mainly phoenix who i have been working on lifting his feet and have only seen underneath this week.and as i have already posted the farrier has been called and the vet will be after the weekend.

... slightly over grown? They're in your care and you are letting them suffer. Yes, that is disgusting.

 

[slumdog]

Oh I thought you were younger than that.

You weren't asking for advice, you were asking for opinions, just because you don't like them doesn't make them wrong.

 

[mariebx19]

i dont care about the opinions on the horses feet,because as i said i know they do need a trim,that is all im asking about,but i would like to know what posts about my other animals makes you think they are not cared for ????

 

[slumdog]

I've not mentioned your other animals. I just asked how old you were, from your posts I would have guessed at 14-15.

 

[tessybear]

i dont care about the opinions on the horses feet,because as i said i know they do need a trim,that is all im asking about,but i would like to know what posts about my other animals makes you think they are not cared for ????

read the title of this post

-smacks head on wall repeatedly-

 

[mariebx19]

i didnt say you did.and yeah i know 'i have no knowledge' obviously the reason you thought i was younger?