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Post by dcsmmi on Jul 31, 2007 23:47:36 GMT -5
Anyone ever hear of this? I have a gelding coming in with lameness due to a bruised heel in front. Sounds like an ongoing thing.
Sorry I don't have more info yet - will know more when I can evaluate him. I just hadn't really heard of it.
Darla
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Aug 1, 2007 3:04:11 GMT -5
Darla - this is a common thing on horses who are not trimmed properly or have underslung heals. Also more common are thin soled horses getting bruising in the foot. Alot of times this can be corrected over time using a shoe set back a bit to help support the heal and a knowledgable farrier trimming the foot in a manor that will allow maximum hoof wall growth under the heal and foot in general.
I would watch for absesses in this horse and soaking and packing the foot for a week or two as a precaution is not a bad idea. If there is not enough foot to put a shoe on, try using old mac's boots on the foot for turnout and riding and then keep the horses bedded VERY deeply in a stall until the foot grows. You may have to do touch up trims every 2-3 weeks for a bit to get the foot back in shape. Also, some horses just have chronic thin soles on their feet and will bruise without shoes and pads no matter what you do. I have a QH stallion who has this issue. He had great feet as a youngster, but as he ages his soles progressively get thinner and he will stay sore if out of shoes. (even though he isn't ridden any more!)
Talk to your farrier - and vet if needed.
Sara in WA
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