tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post6833646241642977277..comments2024-03-14T06:57:29.577+00:00Comments on Rockley Farm: New girl EllaNic Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-1093267170111410532015-05-10T17:47:49.247+01:002015-05-10T17:47:49.247+01:00I think part of the problem is that when you look ...I think part of the problem is that when you look at the feet from a normal position - i.e. standing up - they never look quite as bad as they do when you look at them from ground level (which after all is the horse's viewpoint!). <br />I agree C that there are some other issues with these feet - the flat soles are another giveaway (you can't see those in today's shots but I will post new photos on Monday). <br />For sure, as with every horse that comes here, if she doesn't get much more comfortable on hard surfaces within a few weeks we will be talking about blood tests. Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-38912600882380276592015-05-09T09:28:55.235+01:002015-05-09T09:28:55.235+01:00Can I suggest that the rippling in the top half of...Can I suggest that the rippling in the top half of the foot (possibly smoothed off with a rasp below that?) suggests that this horse may have some metabolic issues? If she hasn't been tested for Cushings, personally I'd be testing her.<br /><br />Ccptrayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806267884197052118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-79589226367879044782015-05-09T09:23:52.757+01:002015-05-09T09:23:52.757+01:00This ones going to be interesting!
I have found c...This ones going to be interesting!<br /><br />I have found contraction takes the longest of all to solve. My quarter horse has been with me a year and his frogs still are not quite in ground contact on flat ground in the front, even though his feet are short and self trimming.<br /><br />C.cptrayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806267884197052118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-65974618962725879752015-05-08T07:58:39.104+01:002015-05-08T07:58:39.104+01:00Totally agree Grace, everytime a new horse arrives...Totally agree Grace, everytime a new horse arrives I wonder "how can they get so bad" I mean these horses are for sure not neglected, their owners pay a lot of money to a professional and these are the results, it is a shame but the professionals do not feel ashamed as long as I can see it. <br />Nic, have you ever talked to the farriers? How do they explain those feets?uhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186596887433111378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-38177490718743869422015-05-07T11:03:52.061+01:002015-05-07T11:03:52.061+01:00Wow! I can't believe how bad some feet get. I ...Wow! I can't believe how bad some feet get. I continue to see un-balanced feet ALL the time, unfortunately.<br />Can't wait to see her feet metal-free! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395241558600840334noreply@blogger.com