Aztecflyer
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I have posted before about my horse and his 'un levelness' and looking at his foot he has a big chunk/gash taken out his foot that has grown down. My question is would it make him lame?
Would this affect the lameness of a horse?
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Meowy Catkin
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My mare was sound on this hoof (abscess holes that had burst at the coronet growing out).
Can you take a photo of your horse's hoof? What took the chunk out?
Can you take a photo of your horse's hoof? What took the chunk out?
Aztecflyer
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Looking at it now, its not as bad as yours! But its really deep! :-S
YasandCrystal
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My mare was sound on this hoof (abscess holes that had burst at the coronet growing out).
Can you take a photo of your horse's hoof? What took the chunk out?
Faracat has your mare got 'sinkage'? I ask as the pic looks like there is a dip above the coronet band. My mare had this
Aztecflyer
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How do i add photos?
smellsofhorse
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OMG faracat. That is amazing!
YasandCrystal
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You need to set up a photo account (free) with someone like Photobucket and then upload your pics to there. Then you copy the #img code# of the photo you want to display in the thread and paste it in.
Aztecflyer
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YasandCrystal thank you so much!
So this is my boys foot. the gash is deep but not that big!
also im not sure these shoes are the best for him either!
So this is my boys foot. the gash is deep but not that big!
also im not sure these shoes are the best for him either!
muckypony
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What has your farrier said about the mark on his hoof? And how long ago did you notice it...?
s4sugar
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How long since he was shod?
Aztecflyer
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He said its nothing, but a second opinion said he must have has an old abcess, about 8 months ago and it burst and has grown out? would tie in to his unsoundness at the end of last year but then he went sound.
I noticed this about a month ago?
I noticed this about a month ago?
Aztecflyer
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not even 3 weeks ago!
Meowy Catkin
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Faracat has your mare got 'sinkage'? I ask as the pic looks like there is a dip above the coronet band. My mare had this
Not laminitis - you can read the whole sorry saga and see the photos here http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=549121 I will add up to date ones as soon as I get around to taking them.
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s4sugar
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I would be looking for another farrier.
Meowy Catkin
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Did your horse have holes like these to start with?
Aztecflyer
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Yes he had a hole! I'm wondering that a new farrier may be the answer!
Bryndu
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YasandCrystal thank you so much!
So this is my boys foot. the gash is deep but not that big!
also im not sure these shoes are the best for him either!
Hi,
May I ask.....does your horse have that large bump on the pastern above the coronary band on the other hoof?
Best wishes
Bryndu
Meowy Catkin
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One abscess wouldn't cause me to search for a new farrier. My grey who has wonderful hooves has had one abscess over the three years that I've owned her (she's not shod) it's just one of those things.
If your horse is getting lots of abscesses/hoof problems and you're unhappy with the job farrier is doing, then that is a good reason to get a different farrier.
Looking at your photo, I can see that your farrier has given your horse some heel support, which is good.
If your horse is getting lots of abscesses/hoof problems and you're unhappy with the job farrier is doing, then that is a good reason to get a different farrier.
Looking at your photo, I can see that your farrier has given your horse some heel support, which is good.
Black_Horse_White
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The lump at the front could possible be low ringbone, which could also explain the lameness. A vet would have to do X-rays to be sure.
Aztecflyer
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I can't find any lumps on either foot? He has come out of his box today so much better so maybe just some rest?
Was told by another farrier that he would shoe him with one toe clip and less heel support and he over reaches very badly and pulls off shoes!
Bloody horses!
Was told by another farrier that he would shoe him with one toe clip and less heel support and he over reaches very badly and pulls off shoes!
Bloody horses!
Meowy Catkin
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Noooooooooooo! ^ This is the start of the slippery slope to long toes, under-run heels and possibly tendon trouble.
YasandCrystal
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Not laminitis - you can read the whole sorry saga and see the photos here http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=549121 I will add up to date ones as soon as I get around to taking them.
Faracat my hubby looked at your sorry thread and I won't repeat exactly what he said but he finished with if he shod feet like that he would give up! He said the pressure from those long toes would be unbelievable
I hope you sent the pics to the Farriers Registration Council! Absolutely disgusting.