Delilah B
New User
Hi, my mare is currently quite lame with suspected sidebone and arthritic changes to her near fore, possibly coffin joint. She is much worse going downhill. She is barefoot and has been for years, always coping well on roads and tracks. Vet has done x rays and you can clearly see a large sidebone forming on the outside of her front foot, so he is recommending wide shoes with a bar but I am concerned about it increasing the concussion and ultimately aggravating her condition. I have ordered some hoof boots and pads to see if this helps but hate to see her in pain. She is a Clydesdale x cob so a big girl but is only 12 so am dreading having to retire her as she loves to be out and about. Has anyone been through this and come out with a sound horse? Can’t load the x Ray sadly as file too large.