Billy
Arab/QH
Gelding
09-02-08
It's going
to be fun to watch the thinly disguised flare grow out on Billy Boy's
front feet!
Billy's
soles looked fearfully flat, but a little exploration with the hoof
pick around the tip of the frog exposed lots of chalky, exfoliating
material. This should shed out quickly. My guess is that
when it does, Billy might be tender, even though he should wind up
with some collateral groove depth. We fitted him with EasyBoot
Bares and 12mm Comfort Pads for riding. Billy will benefit from
Oxine soaks and general diligent hoof hygiene to improve frog health
and help open his contracted heels.
11-03-08
Billy is
making nice progress, although hoof soaking would accelerate healing.
His heels have expanded, his hoof wall is healthy and resilient.
His right front is still growing heel faster than toe, probably
because of the lingering thrush. I gave Billy a heel bevel to
encourage a heel first landing and a slightly longer stride.
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