neglected feet advice!!!

[amandaco2]

new neds feet looks awful.not sure how long its been since a trim but they are very very toe long and under run in the heels
they also have extensive cracks and splits running up-one almost to the coronary band.
am getting farrier out obviously
am i right in thinking it will be much better to get them trimmed every 4 weeks until they are better rather than every 8 weeks?t
the horse also is severely overweight and he is being ridden everyday to help gt some hefty weight off!
he is of mw cob type and barefoot(and not mine on loan!)

 

[alicep]

see what the farrier says. alice had terrible feet when i first got her and farrier said to re-shoe every 6 weeks. now we are doing every 8

 

[K27]

I'd say to get the feet trimmed every 5-6 weeks routinely. Your farrier will be able to advise whether shoes will be necessary to support the heel, but if the toes are shortened this will help and if the cracks are really really bad he may recommend some form of remedial work ie metal bar clips placed either side of the cracks to help it. I'd try to keep the horses weight down as you are doing. ...

 

[ISHmad]

I would get a barefoot trimmer out TBH. They will be able to supply you with conditioning pads to walk the horse out in to stimulate the sole, walls, heels etc. They will also be able to advise you on keeping the foot/feet infection free - as the last thing you want is for any of the cracks to become infected. The other thing is to ensure that the foot is trimmed to avoid the crack being weight bearing in any way, it really needs the pressure taking off of it asap to avoid any further problems.

We are just transitioning a horse to barefoot who has exactly the same as your horse in that she has got very underrun heels and long toes. A recipe for laminitis if not addressed as the imbalance in the foot can cause the laminae to tear.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

You're doing the best thing by getting a farrier out. He'll be able to advise you what the best course of action is. He'll probably be able to advise you on suppliments that will assist the hoof condition aswell.....don't necesarily buy them from him though, farriers prices are normally a little pricey.