Signs of laminitis after shoeing

[Lazzamataz]

Hi all, I’m new here but have a question I’d love some feedback on. I had my 9yo gelding shod today and shortly after shoeing I noticed him rocking back on his heels and walking backwards, like he was suddenly laminitic. There was no sign of lamenes when I got him walking out although he was a bit sluggish. Trotting on a circle (both reins) showed no signs off lameness either. He is fit and in great condition (not overweight at all) and on dry (not green) pasture.

There was nothing to indicate lameness before shoeing, I rode him the day before and he was completely normal.

I’ve got the vet on standby and we’re watching him overnight but has anyone experienced anything similar after shoeing or in general?

 

[AmyMay]

Sounds like he may have been trimmed too short.

 

[bubsqueaks]

my friend recently had her horse shod & went lame on one foot - turned out nails too close to sensitive area - farrier came back out took shoe off & did again horse was then fine.
if he's still doing it I would get your farrier back immediately

 

[ester]

Is the shoe off?

 

[hopscotch bandit]

Sounds like nail bind to me

 

[Fragglerock]

Shoeing can trigger laminitis if they are on the edge.

 

[NOISYGIRL2]

Happened to my friend, you have to treat as if laminitic, box rest, deep bed, soak hay, took months as farrier had trimmed too short.

 

[Lazzamataz]

Thanks everyone. He's been improving every day since it happened and now showing absolutely no signs of instability or soreness. Looks like he was just trimmed too short.

 

[Lazzamataz]

Sounds like he may have been trimmed too short.

Looks like you're right. 3 days later and he's fine.

 

[Lazzamataz]

Is the shoe off?

No I called the farrier back and he said that he suspected a back injury which is strange becasue no signs at all before hand. Now 3 days later he's fully stable and sound again tho.

 

[NOISYGIRL2]

Yeh its hard to get them to admit it, my friend had terrible trouble, he changed farrier

 

[SpringArising]

Get a different farrier.