tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post1872794293878574013..comments2024-03-14T06:57:29.577+00:00Comments on Rockley Farm: Barefoot BeanoNic Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-27252112436599833422012-12-05T09:18:35.127+00:002012-12-05T09:18:35.127+00:00I'll post an update in probably a couple of we...I'll post an update in probably a couple of weeks, Molly. He is likely to be here about 12 weeks so there should be updates throughout. Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-56021956391324303332012-12-05T09:18:34.928+00:002012-12-05T09:18:34.928+00:00I'll post an update in probably a couple of we...I'll post an update in probably a couple of weeks, Molly. He is likely to be here about 12 weeks so there should be updates throughout. Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-12255545751138577782012-12-04T23:03:34.204+00:002012-12-04T23:03:34.204+00:00absolutely can't wait to see how he will devel...absolutely can't wait to see how he will develop. Please keep us updated! How long will this horse stay?Molly's hoof bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300638326263302836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-13557657426155109532012-12-04T21:32:07.881+00:002012-12-04T21:32:07.881+00:00I think the mechanisms are the same, shoes or no s...I think the mechanisms are the same, shoes or no shoes, C - the foot lacks stimulus (as you've described - George is very much in my mind here as he was similar) and weakens and then you have a similar scenario to what you have in shoes - disengaged palmar hoof, peripheral loading and consequent weakness. <br /><br />Its just that its MUCH more common in shod horses because shoes pre-dispose to it - that's my feeling anyway :-) Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-87030911808678814982012-12-04T21:29:30.390+00:002012-12-04T21:29:30.390+00:00I agree about the proportions, Molly - its really ...I agree about the proportions, Molly - its really not the shape of a healthy bare foot. However, as Beano builds the palmar hoof his toe will shorten - have faith :-) Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-1944150644890418192012-12-04T20:35:37.463+00:002012-12-04T20:35:37.463+00:00What I feel we need to know is what happens to the...What I feel we need to know is what happens to these sound barefoot horses which makes them get lameness issues that are more commonly found in shod horses. <br /><br />For the one that I sold, George, who you sorted out in no time, it appeared to be a winter with little turnout, little exercise, and feet allowed to grow to remove the frog from ground contact.<br /><br />I'll be interested to see Beano's back of hoof shots.<br /><br />I'll bet your tracks sort him in no time.<br /><br />Ccptrayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564275580390738561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415492346905673232.post-27929800661236909412012-12-04T17:28:32.615+00:002012-12-04T17:28:32.615+00:00I'll be very curious to see if this horse will...I'll be very curious to see if this horse will manage to attain the hoof form that I think would benefit him with the navicular: a much shorter toe. The hoof dimensions are currently 1/2 - 1/2 (in front and behind the apex of the frog) instead of 1/3 - 2/3. I really honestly cannot imagine that you can get there with just self-trimming, but I for sure would like to see if you can!Molly's hoof bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300638326263302836noreply@blogger.com