Navicular Syndrome in a horse thats already barefoot

What is the diet and exercise regime over the last six weeks ........., to me he looks as though he is in a field and getting very little roadwork. Yes it is difficult to now start roadwork if toe landing The Q is does he have thrush or not, is there other pain in the hoof area, and what about his diet, has he been getting minerals designed for hoof support? Micronised linseed is good. 25gms of salt, no molasses.
Some horses can cope with little change in routine when turned out unshod, but some cannot. If he is only ever on soft surface the foot is not sufficiently stimulated and there is no chance of self trimming.
The angle of the front wall and the lower limb look perfect.
 
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Just catching up with this thread as l have been away, thank you for all the replies, they are all really helpful.

I am fairly sure my horse doesn't have thrush but will treat him anyway. I spoke again to my vet, l misheard him about the hock, he says the changes are not significant and he is not looking to treat that at the moment. He wants him shod just to see if he goes sound in front, if not he wants to medicate the navicular bursars.

Horse is not currently being exercised while the lameness was investigated. He is kept on a paddock paradise with minimal grass, lots of hay and is fed Forage Plus minerals with a bit of Top Chop Lite and Speedibeet.

My current plan is to start handwalking him on the roads in boots and pads to see if he improves. I am also hoping to get a referral to a remedial trimmer who will work with my vet. I will update again with any progress!
 
yup, would love to hear how you get on OP. :) Frank doesn't really get thrush per se but he does have quite deep narrow clefts and they definitely improve if I give a bit of preemptive thrush treatment (red horse sole cleanse with the occasional bit of hoof stuff).
 
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