One for hoof geeks (photo)

[LittleBlackMule]

Apologies for the poor quality photo - cheap old camera in torch light.. and yes, she is due for a trim..

This event line has appeared equally on all four of my filly's otherwise pristine feet, and is conclusive proof that the feet really can tell you an interesting story if you know what you are looking at.

Anyone like to guess what happened, and when? Molasses-free herbal treats to whoever gets the right answer.

 

[cptrayes]

Moxidectin wormer one month ago?

General anaesthetic did that to one of mine, too.

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Getting warm....

 

[LittleBlackMule]

It's not easy to see in the photo, but the line is at least one and a half inches down from the coronet band, to help with the timing.

 

[Penny Eater]

Vaccination, or change of feed/grazing?

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Warmish.. but no there wasn't a change in diet.

 

[Penny Eater]

You started riding her/breaking her in this summer?

 

[cptrayes]

Ah, thought the foot was smaller

So about three months ago then. August. Is the date relevant?

Vaccination? Never heard of a reaction like that though.

Antibiotics, that will sometimes do it?






Pah to molasses free herbal treats. Want chocolate!

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Very close CPT, and the treats are for the horses not you!

 

[Brightbay]

Old share horse had one very like that after having a viral infection. Otherwise I would have guessed wormer too

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Not wormer..

 

[be positive]

Bute or Danilon?

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Getting quite hot now..

 

[cptrayes]

Very close CPT, and the treats are for the horses not you!

I don't allow my horses treats, so I want chocolate!!

 

[chestnut cob]

Bute or Danilon?

Metacam??

 

[cptrayes]

Sooooo. Not Bute or antibiotics, but they are warm/hot, so something treatment/medical in nature......

Surely too young for omeprazole or prascend ......

No, stumped, chocolate or no.

Intravenous sedative?

 

[LittleBlackMule]

No, I didn't say it wasn't bute or antibiotics..!

You can have the remains of the tub of Quality Street I've been working my way through for getting the timing spot on, and the treats can go to be positive.

Exactly 3 months ago to the day my 3 year old filly attempted hari kiri in the field, and while the results didn't bother her in the slightest, it did require a hefty dose of painkillers and antibiotics via injection over two days. Interesting eh?

Now I must remember to give her a trim tomorrow..

 

[Penny Eater]

Antibiotics and bute were both suggested, what a jip!