tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post2704678391189103053..comments2024-03-14T06:57:29.577+00:00Comments on Rockley Farm: Changing how hooves land and why this is importantNic Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-75940832079346655242013-02-14T11:33:19.105+00:002013-02-14T11:33:19.105+00:00Nice one C :-)
FF - have a look at blog posts fr...Nice one C :-) <br /><br />FF - have a look at blog posts from last week for photos of hooves from the lateral view. BUT beware that its not the appearance which is important but how they land and load, so photos are only a clue :-)Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-17230382887721464042013-02-13T21:12:59.868+00:002013-02-13T21:12:59.868+00:00I share your experiences with the hinds and the f...I share your experiences with the hinds and the front footfall. <br /><br />Woody arrived flat landing/toe first in October and swiftly became heel first. But meanwhile, his back feet, on which he had never been diagnosed with any lameness, did the most amazing twisting gyrations as they changed shape/landed laterally/screwed around on the floor/ swung the fetlock out wildly with the foot static and then finally came straight and stayed there. <br /><br />He was front foot lame for most of 4 years until October 14th and on February 9th he hunted for over 3 hours with no effect on his front feet. <br /><br />What a satisfying outcome that was!<br /><br />Ccptrayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564275580390738561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-45296607881310188392013-02-13T17:20:56.079+00:002013-02-13T17:20:56.079+00:00I just added you to my reading list after a fellow...I just added you to my reading list after a fellow blogger sent me a link. <br />I am currently dealing with a mare who is lame on both fronts, with no clear reason as to why. Xrays show nothing, and vet exams have only been able to isolate that the pain is in her heels. <br />Next Friday she is headed to CO for what I hope is going to be a solution. Some Natural Balance trimming and perhaps corrective shoes.<br />I am always seeking out new information, so I am happy to have been directed to your blog. <br />Thank you for the great information. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617546413512282387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-18637955836460762892013-02-13T14:11:26.295+00:002013-02-13T14:11:26.295+00:00Oh-also he is tripping-something he never used to ...Oh-also he is tripping-something he never used to do, but I am hoping this will improve as he lands he improves/toe shorter and landing on heels?falconfeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009324555521743579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-51190086904203147052013-02-13T14:10:00.303+00:002013-02-13T14:10:00.303+00:00I love your blog! My horse had been in shoes for ...I love your blog! My horse had been in shoes for years and more recently a VERY bad shoeing that went on for several months while he was away at a bad trainers.<br /><br />For the first time he is bare foot and has been since October 1. His long toe is mostly gone and his hoof is growing in at a better angle, but still dishes out a good bit.<br /><br />He is tender on gravel and is still on and off lame. My new trainer is really pushing for shoes and I passively ignore him! : ) <br />He is boarded on a fairly soft pasture. There isn't anything I can change about that.<br /><br />Also I have trouble recognizing a what a good foot should really look like from your pics. Is there anyway you can post pics side by side with bad vs improvements-with arrows pointing to specific areas?<br /><br />do you have any recommendations for his feet?<br /><br />Thanksfalconfeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009324555521743579noreply@blogger.com