pedal rotaion

millbrook26

millbrook26

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any ideas on wb geld 17hh apro
under weight and slighty cold backed when bought, worked well till last year when he had stifle jiont problem,worse to the right,a year on both front pedal bones have rotated up!( away from the floor) and with coerctive shoesing the left is better but the right is worse and the back right is know rotated!! any suggestions as to why!! vet has no clue !!! HELP!!
 
Hi , Up ?? WOW , Never heard of them rotating up ! What did the Vet say , I assume you have had Xrays ? Also your Farrier , have they said why this has happened ?
 
Sounds like you have a negative palmar angle?

This happens when the structures in the back of the foot are weak/compromised and is common in shod horses although some barefooters get this too.

You can address symptoms or you can fix cause - your choice.

To fix cause you need to build up the back of the foot, digital cushion, cartilages, make sure the frog is in excellent health. This isn't done by letting the heels (wall) grow tall, but by ensuring the horse can use the back of his/her foot in comfort and having a structured movement/exercise programme. You may need to think about diet depending on the overall health of the hoof.

You could do this at home with the support of someone who knows their stuff or you could send to somewhere like Rockley Farm where they will do the hard bit for you.

pm if you want more info.
 
yes up!! he is my freinds horse vet clueless which is worrieing!! as for her farrier not sure! wondered if it was just me !!
 
LucyPriory said:
Sounds like you have a negative palmar angle?

This happens when the structures in the back of the foot are weak/compromised and is common in shod horses although some barefooters get this too.

You can address symptoms or you can fix cause - your choice.

To fix cause you need to build up the back of the foot, digital cushion, cartilages, make sure the frog is in excellent health. This isn't done by letting the heels (wall) grow tall, but by ensuring the horse can use the back of his/her foot in comfort and having a structured movement/exercise programme. You may need to think about diet depending on the overall health of the hoof.

You could do this at home with the support of someone who knows their stuff or you could send to somewhere like Rockley Farm where they will do the hard bit for you.

pm if you want more info.
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Ditto.

Vet can't work out that toe of pedal bone is up because heel of foot is down?

Has he never seen a see-saw?
 
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