Hoof Problem

prberry88 · 04-01-2008, 05:42 PM

So today when I was riding Berry he was very slow and not wanting to go forward, I didn't think anything of it. On the grass he was walking fine, the gravel he was slightly, hmmm, not off but just more cautious, sensitive, you know? He was fine on pavement the first time, then the second time he stumbled and nearly fell two steps in a row and I just thought it was because he had put his head down to try and grab some grass and wasn't paying attention. After this though he felt off and I heard this loud clicking/smacking sound. So I hopped off and looked at his rear right leg and hoof (I had picked out all of his hooves before riding very quickly and they seemed fine) I couldn't see anything wrong with his foot but I knew something was hurting him so I walked him back to the barn. I cleaned out his hoof again and it looked kind of odd. He was trimmed on Thursday of last week and his feet are already chipping and cracking from walking on dirt and just a little pavement (twice). His rear right looked weird to me and I have no idea what is wrong with it. I soaked it in epsom salts for a while and looked at it again. The area where the arrow is pointing was kind of dipped in and scuffed up and soft. Its on both sides of the hoof in that area.

It almost seems like wall separation to me, but I have no experience with this type of thing, so I don't know. I also thought maybe an abscess, but again, no experience. His toe looked kind of different to me too, I just don't know how to describe it. It was too dark to get decent pictures, so tomorow I will get some. But any ideas of what this could be or what I can do?

Thanks.

3WishesDun · 04-01-2008, 05:52 PM

I cannot really see anything.... but the area you are pointing to is where a horse will usually develop "corns". Perhaps Rick or Sue or JB will have better insight for you.

prberry88 · 04-01-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3WishesDun

I cannot really see anything.... but the area you are pointing to is where a horse will usually develop "corns". Perhaps Rick or Sue or JB will have better insight for you.

Thanks, and that isn't his hoof, just a pic from the internet to demonstrate the area I'm talking about.

3WishesDun · 04-01-2008, 05:59 PM

LOL! I am such a goo.ber!

I guess that is why I didn't see anything.

prberry88 · 04-01-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3WishesDun

LOL! I am such a goo.ber!

I guess that is why I didn't see anything.

lol it's fine

Dawn · 04-01-2008, 08:09 PM

I'm interested to see photos of his feet. It could be a variety of things in that area.

Is he barefoot?

04-01-2008, 05:42 PM	#1
prberry88 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Central PA Posts: 386 Images: 54	Hoof Problem So today when I was riding Berry he was very slow and not wanting to go forward, I didn't think anything of it. On the grass he was walking fine, the gravel he was slightly, hmmm, not off but just more cautious, sensitive, you know? He was fine on pavement the first time, then the second time he stumbled and nearly fell two steps in a row and I just thought it was because he had put his head down to try and grab some grass and wasn't paying attention. After this though he felt off and I heard this loud clicking/smacking sound. So I hopped off and looked at his rear right leg and hoof (I had picked out all of his hooves before riding very quickly and they seemed fine) I couldn't see anything wrong with his foot but I knew something was hurting him so I walked him back to the barn. I cleaned out his hoof again and it looked kind of odd. He was trimmed on Thursday of last week and his feet are already chipping and cracking from walking on dirt and just a little pavement (twice). His rear right looked weird to me and I have no idea what is wrong with it. I soaked it in epsom salts for a while and looked at it again. The area where the arrow is pointing was kind of dipped in and scuffed up and soft. Its on both sides of the hoof in that area. It almost seems like wall separation to me, but I have no experience with this type of thing, so I don't know. I also thought maybe an abscess, but again, no experience. His toe looked kind of different to me too, I just don't know how to describe it. It was too dark to get decent pictures, so tomorow I will get some. But any ideas of what this could be or what I can do? Thanks. __________________ The horse is a noble creature you see, if you are to fall from their backs, they will wait for you; if you are angry, they will calm you; if you are sad, they will comfort you; and when you are lost, they will guide you.

04-01-2008, 05:52 PM	#2
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,974 Images: 655 Blog Entries: 27	I cannot really see anything.... but the area you are pointing to is where a horse will usually develop "corns". Perhaps Rick or Sue or JB will have better insight for you. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

04-01-2008, 05:59 PM	#4
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,974 Images: 655 Blog Entries: 27	LOL! I am such a goo.ber! I guess that is why I didn't see anything. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

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04-01-2008, 08:09 PM	#6
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,484 Images: 1390	I'm interested to see photos of his feet. It could be a variety of things in that area. Is he barefoot?