Suspensory advice again please

[Poppyhorse]

It's been 5 weeks this week that our horse was diagnosed with a mild suspensory injury. Vet advised to box rest for 4 weeks but lead out for grass in hand which we have been doing religiously. He has had his shoes removed after our farrier spoke to our vet and his feet weren't the best so it was decided whilst he was off to remove the shoes to let everything just relax.... We can now turn him out this week again in a postage stamp but I have 2 concerns.. 1) he is quite foot sore and I'm worried his feet are going to break up etc and 2) I'm so worried he is going to run around and undo the 4 weeks box rest. Just interested to see how you all dealt with similar scenarios?

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Short periods in the small field with sedalin and I only do it when I can be there at first, hooves will break up until the nail holes grow out it's a normal process.

 

[Poppyhorse]

Short periods in the small field with sedalin and I only do it when I can be there at first, hooves will break up until the nail holes grow out it's a normal process.

Thank you

 

[be positive]

Short periods in the small field with sedalin and I only do it when I can be there at first, hooves will break up until the nail holes grow out it's a normal process.

I would also be addressing why the feet are sore and doing as much as possible to get him more comfortable with better growth, it will not improve overnight but while they are on restricted turnout it is as good a time as any to get them better, diet, attending to any sign of thrush, I scrub with salt water several times a day which has really helped a couple, it is really worthwhile for long term soundness to get the feet as good as possible.

 

[Dedicatedhorseowner]

I would also be addressing why the feet are sore and doing as much as possible to get him more comfortable with better growth, it will not improve overnight but while they are on restricted turnout it is as good a time as any to get them better, diet, attending to any sign of thrush, I scrub with salt water several times a day which has really helped a couple, it is really worthwhile for long term soundness to get the feet as good as possible.

He came to us with rubbish feet unfortunately and my carrier has been working hard to get them right (mainly his hinds). That’s why between and him and our vet they decided to take shoes off to give them the best possible chance for when he can be ridden again. He had white line disease in the hind ones so we regularly use iodine on them as well. We’ve also changed his diet to a bespoke one for him after seeking advice from the pure feed company. They are looking so much better than they did when he came to us thankfully

 

[RHM]

Re turning out in small paddock, what really helped mine settle was to be turned out early morning after I had purposely let his hay run out a hour or so before I got there. Having him hungry really limited the running around as he was too busy stuffing his face. He did have to come back in after a couple of hours the first couple of weeks as he tried to break out. But after that he settled down loads and made the hand walking much easier. Good luck with yours!

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

His hooves will look extra awful whilst nail holes are growing out. I took mine barefoot last year and I couldn't look at them without cringing but then when they have their trim after they've grown out they look so good!

What feed is he on? You want something as low in sugar as possible and also alfalfa can make some horses a bit footy so check for that. Also is there any sign of thrush? Even the tiniest amount can make my mare a bit ouchy. Maybe coincidence but I put my mare on mag ox when she went barefoot and her feet have never been better and I'm sure I read somewhere there are barefoot benefits to mag ox. Moving around his paddock will help his feet recover, just need to help him get as comfy as possible whilst he's transitioning.

a girl at my yard has just turned hers out after months of box rest. She popped him on some sedaline, made sure he could see his mates and left him some distractions like a treat lick and haynet etc. I would probably stand and watch (but from a distance because I swear they know to behave when we are watching) for a bit. I think it's one of those tough ones where whatever you do there will be risks. Not turning him out could make him so loopy with energy that he pulls some silly moves whilst being walked in hand/ridden rehab and pull something. You've just go to set him up as best you can to succeed and hope the rehab gods are on your side.

 

[Birker2020]

It's been 5 weeks this week that our horse was diagnosed with a mild suspensory injury. Vet advised to box rest for 4 weeks but lead out for grass in hand which we have been doing religiously. He has had his shoes removed after our farrier spoke to our vet and his feet weren't the best so it was decided whilst he was off to remove the shoes to let everything just relax.... We can now turn him out this week again in a postage stamp but I have 2 concerns.. 1) he is quite foot sore and I'm worried his feet are going to break up etc and 2) I'm so worried he is going to run around and undo the 4 weeks box rest. Just interested to see how you all dealt with similar scenarios?

My vet made up a mixture for me for this reason when my horse went bare foot and I've been using it since on her shod feet. Liquid iodine mixed with eucalyptus and applied to the outer hoof wall over the nail holes with a small paint brush and on the sole of the foot and frog. This will do two things, firstly harden the hoof and secondly prevent thrush with the iodine. It's really good. Wear gloves though as iodine stains like crazy.