Taffy has grown completely new hoof wall- in less than 1 year. I have to keep the bevel (mustang roll) refreshed every 3-4 weeks to avoid chipping and peeling. Slight tenderfooting over large gravel, frog sulci still deeper than I like after all the winter moisture.
Taffy got her spring vaccinations and check up recently- I shared with the vet that she had been treated for navicular pain in the past, and how I had transitioned her with boots, pads, movement, diet, and trim technique. His first impression was that she had little feet (genetic), but that her angles looked good and he said I was doing a good job.
Nice to have some professional encouragement !!!
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Continued success
Not much time to ride, but anytime I saddle up Taffy is ready, no boots needed. I have started free jumping her- she has a great motor!
As for her hooves- routine maintenance is enough, with emphasis on lowering the lateral heel on the fores, as the collateral groove on that side remains deeper thanthe medial. Her coronet has widened, which I believe indicates a downward migration relative to P1 and P2. This is terrific- the bony column is raising up to its healthy level relative to the coronet. The hoof wall will appear shorter- more natural! There is only about half an inch of toe wall left from last May- almost a complete new hoof in less than a year woo hoo!
She does wear off the hind toes more than I like- I need to increase the breakover bevel.
Spring shedding in full swing... Barbecue grill cleaning blocks work great for shedding :)
As for her hooves- routine maintenance is enough, with emphasis on lowering the lateral heel on the fores, as the collateral groove on that side remains deeper thanthe medial. Her coronet has widened, which I believe indicates a downward migration relative to P1 and P2. This is terrific- the bony column is raising up to its healthy level relative to the coronet. The hoof wall will appear shorter- more natural! There is only about half an inch of toe wall left from last May- almost a complete new hoof in less than a year woo hoo!
She does wear off the hind toes more than I like- I need to increase the breakover bevel.
Spring shedding in full swing... Barbecue grill cleaning blocks work great for shedding :)
Monday, February 7, 2011
My favorites of the WP jog
Is this what they mean when they say "flat kneed"? Ok, so I overdid the drape rein a bit... she felt so soft and round I couldn't help it.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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