blue eyes
01-22-2007, 05:13 PM
Hi
I bought a 2 & 1/2 year old filly a year ago. She had not had proper foot care in the past. Long toe, no heal, paper thin soles,and lines on her feet. Questionable lamanitis. Forgive me if I do not use the proper terminology I am on a learning curve.
Needless to say my farrier was not impressed with her feet and has spend the last year just taKing a bit of the toe off. However, I have seen no improvement she still has no sole and very little hoof wall or heel growth. She has been on an excellent feeding program since I purchased her and three months ago added BMZ a purnia supplement for horses with poor feet the new hoof growth from the hairline down looks great . I was not satisfied with her feet and brought in a well respected farrier for a second opioin.
The following information is what he suggested and what I am following to put a better foot on my filly please let me know your experience or expertize on such matters.
1) he spend 3 hours assessing, watching her move, looking at her feet and trimming the toes back and rasping the flares ( he was very concerned about how much stress was on her tendons due to the long toe (break-over point), and the hoof not being back under her leg supporting the leg. He was scared she could bow a tendon) He even removed a bit of the heel she had to try and get the hoof where he wanted it.( the angel of the hoof in relation to the pastern looks much better now)
2) He put the thinnest rubber wedge he had on at the heel and put a rolled shoe on the front feet. Then watched her walk and trot again before trimming the back feet.
3) He told me not to turn her out on hard ground for 10-14 days min. So I am walking her twice daily on soft indoor sand 30-45 mins with periodic short trots.( He wants us to take it easy because although he has taken the stress of the tendons and ligament on the back of her from legs. The deep digit flexor now well be tighter.
4) He will access her again and hopefully within 10-14 days he will give my 70 pound daughter to ride her,lots of walking,some trot no lope and straight lined more than circles.
5) he will watch the fillys progress and let us Know when she is ready for the lope.( Slow steady conditioning)
Background
The filly has been off work since Oct , to give her a break, she is an ideal weight but needs conditioning.I walk her twice a day and spend half an hour following this rubbing her down. He feels he can help her. the next reset will give him a better idea of her monthly hoof growth and a better indication as how long it should take her to grow some heel and eventually a decent hoof.
Does this sound resonable, does he sound knowledgable.She has a healthy hairline and new hoof growth. Has anyone ever used wedges before. This little filly is a sweetheart and my daughter and her have a special bond. We are in it for the long run and are willing to take the time to do what is best for our QH filly. Any info would be deeply appreciated. Thank-you Blue Eyes
I bought a 2 & 1/2 year old filly a year ago. She had not had proper foot care in the past. Long toe, no heal, paper thin soles,and lines on her feet. Questionable lamanitis. Forgive me if I do not use the proper terminology I am on a learning curve.
Needless to say my farrier was not impressed with her feet and has spend the last year just taKing a bit of the toe off. However, I have seen no improvement she still has no sole and very little hoof wall or heel growth. She has been on an excellent feeding program since I purchased her and three months ago added BMZ a purnia supplement for horses with poor feet the new hoof growth from the hairline down looks great . I was not satisfied with her feet and brought in a well respected farrier for a second opioin.
The following information is what he suggested and what I am following to put a better foot on my filly please let me know your experience or expertize on such matters.
1) he spend 3 hours assessing, watching her move, looking at her feet and trimming the toes back and rasping the flares ( he was very concerned about how much stress was on her tendons due to the long toe (break-over point), and the hoof not being back under her leg supporting the leg. He was scared she could bow a tendon) He even removed a bit of the heel she had to try and get the hoof where he wanted it.( the angel of the hoof in relation to the pastern looks much better now)
2) He put the thinnest rubber wedge he had on at the heel and put a rolled shoe on the front feet. Then watched her walk and trot again before trimming the back feet.
3) He told me not to turn her out on hard ground for 10-14 days min. So I am walking her twice daily on soft indoor sand 30-45 mins with periodic short trots.( He wants us to take it easy because although he has taken the stress of the tendons and ligament on the back of her from legs. The deep digit flexor now well be tighter.
4) He will access her again and hopefully within 10-14 days he will give my 70 pound daughter to ride her,lots of walking,some trot no lope and straight lined more than circles.
5) he will watch the fillys progress and let us Know when she is ready for the lope.( Slow steady conditioning)
Background
The filly has been off work since Oct , to give her a break, she is an ideal weight but needs conditioning.I walk her twice a day and spend half an hour following this rubbing her down. He feels he can help her. the next reset will give him a better idea of her monthly hoof growth and a better indication as how long it should take her to grow some heel and eventually a decent hoof.
Does this sound resonable, does he sound knowledgable.She has a healthy hairline and new hoof growth. Has anyone ever used wedges before. This little filly is a sweetheart and my daughter and her have a special bond. We are in it for the long run and are willing to take the time to do what is best for our QH filly. Any info would be deeply appreciated. Thank-you Blue Eyes