OK -  maybe talking two things here.  In one of Julie's posts, she mentioned something about a concern of a hoof sloughing off.  When you asked the question about the hoof that needed to be removed, I read that as a reference to a sloughing hoof.  Perhaps you meant the 'stuff' that would be trimmed off?

CeAnn -

Oh Lisanne. You made me cry and smile all at the same time. To have a relationship like you had with Lacey is very special. She will stay with you in your heart and memories forever. Big hugs from across the pond.. Emily, Cheyenne and Saxon Springmount, Victoria, Australia Jan 2014

Ah, Lisanne - what a beautiful tribute to your dear Lacey.  Fly free, Lacey - and hugs to you, Lisanne.


Jaini (BVSc),Merlin,Maggie,Gypsy
BC09
ECIR  mod/support

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Hi Julie,

Ummmm - I would say that the farrier won't know or he would have done it already. It is likely he was telling you that you should not lower the heels as that will put more pressure on the DDFT (deep digital flexor tendon) and cause more rotation; that you must raise the heels to relieve this tension. This is an unfortunately common (and outdated) misconception.

I put some mark-ups in your folder to give you an idea of what you're looking to accomplish.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/1006585884

 Need to be careful to only drop height in the heels as there appears to be sinking so the total amount of hoof capsule that pony has, which looks excessive, is needed as the bony column is sitting lower inside than it should be. DO NOT lower the wall height in the front part of the foot, esp in the area of the pillars. This is what is protecting the leading edge of the coffin bone. Will also need to back the toes to relieve the lever forces that are tearing the laminar connections with each step.

Need some pics of the sides of the hooves, with the camera at ground level, to be able to show you what these changes would look like from the outside.

Use boots/pads as needed to keep her comfortable. If she walks OK without them then great. The smaller guys generally bounce back much more quickly than the bigger ones.

Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut
Jan 05, RI
EC Support Team

Thank you!  Always appreciate the clarification/correction!
Vicki

My bad.  Please ignore my missing info bit  :)

Hi LeeAnne
I think I must've missed the step of sending you the info that I'd entered ! Would you please add our info in when you have an opportunity?
Thank you
Lisa & Miami
Victoria, Australia
2010


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I'll 3rd it!!  THANK YOU!  What a great source of info, especially the breeds.

I'm very sorry Lisanne.  Always hard to say goodbye to them.  I hope your sadness is eased soon :)

I can save money by not buying EquiShire anymore then Dr Kellon?

I'm so sorry Lisanne.  May you remember all the good times.

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Welcome Back to the land of the living... :)

Lisanne,

I'm so sorry for your loss of Lacey. Know you did all that you could and that sometimes the kindest gift we can give our beloved horses is to help them over the Bridge. May your happier memories help fill the gaping hole in your heart.

Hugs,
Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut
Nappi and George Over the Bridge
Jan 05, RI
EC Support Team

It's true!  It's really true!