Thrush and mites

[Nonyabusiness]

A horse on my yard has just had its feet trimmed and upon this being done the farrier noticed horrendous thrush. The owner being very novice I feel didn't notice this for two reasons, she doesn't pick it's feet out! And two she's to dam scared of the thing to do the first. Upon being told of this she has used purple spray and its feet have been picked out by another yard member. It's that bad it's black apparently and stinks. It's in both front feet. It's constantly stamping its front feet.

My question is how infectious is thrush, to other horses ?

The same horse also has mites which is again concerning althought said owner has used pig oil n sulphur (I believe this donesnt work) again how infectious are they to others?

Advice has been given and help but owner seems not to take on advice.

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

I'm shocked and appalled by this Yes OK we've all been novices BUT surely the first thing she should know is how to care for her horse, and TBH foot care is the very prime priority surely???

Why should someone else do it if she's *****e scared to do it (or too lazy) herself? If she can't look after her horse properly she shouldn't have it.

Re. the thrush: em, I'm not aware that its "catching" - although if her horse has got feather mites then there are probably others in the yard (particularly cobby types) who're also affected. But that's a matter of each owner looking to their own horse and being aware. Pig oil and sulphur may work for some horses but can also set off a really nasty reaction and make the horse very sore.

It sounds like this horse is a borderline veterinary case - IF the numpty owner DOES ever get the vet to her horse then there are treatments available for feather mite; its not a condition to ignore as it can drive horses crazy.

Another thought; I don't suppose she's worming her horse either??? FFS where do these people come from.