Hi I had a foal born here 6 weeks ago. He was born with some leg/hoof problems
I have been working with my vet, an although a horse vet is a bit at a loss at what to do. He was hoping theyd come up on their own but its not going to happen.
We have tried homemade shoes they were made of steel??? and bandaged on. I took them off yesterday and refuse to put them back on!!
Sorry this photo is over a week old, his hooves have now been trimmed as I have now found a wonderful farrier who is willing to help me with this little foal. The trimming did not help at all.
Please I desperately need some help and advice on getting this little guy right.
The front ones are bad but nothing compared to the back ones!!
Sorry the photo isnt great (his front legs arent usually under him either) hes constantly on the go lol
Also what causes this to happen?
Ive never had one born like him?
His dam was fed the same as the other mares whos foals are all fine.
Is it hereditary?
I have been working with my vet, an although a horse vet is a bit at a loss at what to do. He was hoping theyd come up on their own but its not going to happen.
We have tried homemade shoes they were made of steel??? and bandaged on. I took them off yesterday and refuse to put them back on!!
Sorry this photo is over a week old, his hooves have now been trimmed as I have now found a wonderful farrier who is willing to help me with this little foal. The trimming did not help at all.
Please I desperately need some help and advice on getting this little guy right.
The front ones are bad but nothing compared to the back ones!!
Sorry the photo isnt great (his front legs arent usually under him either) hes constantly on the go lol
Also what causes this to happen?
Ive never had one born like him?
His dam was fed the same as the other mares whos foals are all fine.
Is it hereditary?