Wonky leg!

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Hi folks, remember my friend with the youngster with a wonky leg. You lot were really reassuring when I last posted and I passed on all your stories.

For those that don't know she has a 2 yr old gelding IDxTB approx 15.2hh, to be used hopefully for hacking, showing and riding club stuff. One of his back legs has a slightly wonky hoof with the outside not growing as much as the inside hoof, so it look like he's walking on the outside of his hoof if that makes sense. He's had a barefoot trimmer who isn't too concened and following advice on here, she has also had he's back checked. His pelvis was slightly tilted and a small area behind were his saddle will go (eventually) was tender. Neither the trimmer or back person seem too concerned.

But, yesterday she had a friend visit and she advised her to sell him this year rising 3 because of his foot saying that his fetlock joint in particular will have excess wear and tear....end of! Now of course, she's back in panic mode!

I'd like some views/experiences please if you can help.
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Get a farrier to take a look!! They spend 4.5 years minimum training with a great knowledge of conformation/remedial trimmimg etc.

A second, different opinion is always worth taking in my book!!
 
Is the horse being seen by a qualified farrier? or just a barefoot trimmer. It sounds like remedial trimming/shoeing might be needed.
 
As far as I know my friend gets a barefoot trimmer, who is qualified and he used to be a farrier but doesn't shoe anymore. He's says he's seen the light!
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I use 2 different farriers - one for my older horses (he is great but is fairly newly qualified) and a second, older (he also has a degree and is a training farrier) for my youngsters feet. Both farriers are happy with this arrangement.

Like I said, a second opinion is ALWAYS worth it in these cases!!
 
Thanks so much Sashpip - I really appreciate your help. My friend isn't able to access the internet and can really take things to heart. She's so bonded with this youngster and I know she'll want to do the best for him.

I suppose she just wants to know that it will be ok in the end and that it can be corrected.
 
It lovely that you are willing to help her! Most 'feet' type problems can be sorted with time and the right treatment.

I started using 2 farriers as I have a 2 year old with feet issues ( I have prev posted on here for help with her) My younger farrier is great but she wasn't getting any better and a friend suggested trying her older farrier. I did make sure I wasnt going to upset my existing one though!! After just 2 remedial trims (4 weeks apart) there is a great improvement and the older farrier thinks another 2 should sort her feet
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So glad I went down this route as if not corrected as youngsters it can cause major problems.

Good Luck to your friend and it does sound like the problem should be correctable.
 
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Thanks so much Sashpip - I really appreciate your help. My friend isn't able to access the internet and can really take things to heart. She's so bonded with this youngster and I know she'll want to do the best for him.

I suppose she just wants to know that it will be ok in the end and that it can be corrected.

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If the horse remains just trimmed it will always wear like that and will remain a weakness through out the whole leg. If the leg is allowed to remain weak then eventually the horse will become and remain unsound.

However if your friend has a farrier out and some shoes on the horse with a lateral extention on the problem leg then this will help improve and strengthen the leg. If the horse is shod and worked correctly then there is every chance of a sound and happy life together.

However this should have been delt with when the horse was a foal as this could have been permenantly corrected and the horse would now not be facing this issue. Even better if this had been delt with then the horse would have only needed some remedial trimming to encourage the leg to straighten out. Its too late for that now.

If this barefoot trimmer was indeed a farrier he would have known this.
 
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