Re: previous Post about youngter's feet.

[shadowboy]

See this post to help explain http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5028306/an/0/page/19#5028306

I rang my vet who recommended a farrier (who was also one recommended to me by two people on the forum) he came out today to do both the boys- after I told his it was an emergency.

Well his verdict- no thrush at all in any of his feet. His feet are great but with a little too much growth- he said because they are always on soft ground the feet never exfoliate themselves like they would if ponies were stabled or on a yard etc and could do with being done every 6 weeks instead of the 8 they were being done. He took of about a cm all round and pared back the frock and heels that was that- no confo issues.

I felt a bit silly because I'd got into a massive panic and basically begged him to come as soon as he could after all the comments- But he said they were healthy, sound feet with no issues.

I guess a picture can make things look far worse. I will try to take pics tomorrow in daylight (didnt want to take pics while the farrier was there)

Im really happy with his work- he was very professional and explained every stage of the job and what he was doing. Brill happy ending!

 

[cptrayes]

I'm glad that he was positive, but did he explain why he has a sheared heel?

 

[shadowboy]

Nope- tbh I forgot to ask about that-the heel bulbs being close together actually don't look so close now he's been trimmed- I think it was because there was too much material there and the angle of the pics and they look much more normal although not as wide as Merlins's feet- will post pics once I see pony in daylight again!!

 

[cptrayes]

Good, it sounds like you found the right guy in good time. If he has weight on his frog now the shear should just grow out. You must be relieved.