tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post3370898331520190946..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: RH: Fixed. LF? Still NQR.jenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-32550442828917889952012-03-19T09:51:54.488-05:002012-03-19T09:51:54.488-05:00The boots do seem to be changing the "surface...The boots do seem to be changing the "surface" so that he is able to land better, and that has to be a good thing - certainly better than going back to shoes and masking the whole thing over again...Good luck :-)Nic Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885459438592023135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-24733000957772775172012-03-15T11:38:37.874-05:002012-03-15T11:38:37.874-05:00i know you were saying that the vet was recommendi...i know you were saying that the vet was recommending going back to shoes. i know that shoes tend to keep the compression minimized so you aren't real keen on going back to shoes. i would say that if the boots help the problem then stay with boots. at least for now.Fuzzy Ponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094313759711468804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-33224775015959204522012-03-14T22:27:26.541-05:002012-03-14T22:27:26.541-05:00S. Lauren, yes, that's exactly it. Something i...S. Lauren, yes, that's exactly it. Something in his LF is bothering him and causing the toe-first landing and short stride.<br /><br />Horses naturally land on their heel. That structure has developed to take the impact of the horse's body and momentum. If you want to learn alllll about horse's feet and how they work and the problems they have, I highly recommend the Rockley Farm blog. It's very informative!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-79191972116777284602012-03-14T22:23:22.024-05:002012-03-14T22:23:22.024-05:00Laura, I sure hope it's not a big deal too... ...Laura, I sure hope it's not a big deal too... but it's been the same foot since last fall, so something is clearly going on. As you said, it's an interesting problem. I just wish we knew what it WAS!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-80088840168561813372012-03-14T22:21:51.719-05:002012-03-14T22:21:51.719-05:00LL, you're probably right, he's got thin s...LL, you're probably right, he's got thin soles so it may be a bruise. I do find it interesting that the problem foot has always been the LF.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-74946971171702152572012-03-14T19:06:56.803-05:002012-03-14T19:06:56.803-05:00That's weird. I wonder if there is pain on the...That's weird. I wonder if there is pain on the LF hoof that makes your horse want to walk on the toe. Then with the boots, maybe that prevents the pain so your horse will step flat. All of this is over my head, I really hope you can figure it out. Is it desired to have the horses step "flat" or on their heel?S. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254359036801822793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-56237881373845658002012-03-14T11:03:46.623-05:002012-03-14T11:03:46.623-05:00Ooof, well I hope you are able to figure it out b/...Ooof, well I hope you are able to figure it out b/c it's not for lack of thinking/trying. It's so difficult pin pointing *WHAT* sometimes and yes the different footing can be an illusion too. GOOD LUCK :)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-32522489736079636612012-03-14T10:45:02.575-05:002012-03-14T10:45:02.575-05:00Most front leg lameness is in the foot, and the id...Most front leg lameness is in the foot, and the idea that shoes helped would second that. But if blocking the foot does not make him sound, then you have, uhmmm, an interesting problem. I've got to admit, I haven't a clue. Other than it does not sound as if he's very lame. Here's hoping its no big deal.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-21178840866901174502012-03-14T04:06:59.536-05:002012-03-14T04:06:59.536-05:00That is all very interesting!!! I've never tho...That is all very interesting!!! I've never thought about using measurements to find shortness... But I guess it makes sense!<br />Very cool.<br />My bet it is his sole... Although the sole would then logically be thinner on his LF.<br />It'll be interesting to know- but I hope it's nothing bad!Leeshhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504626914889252270noreply@blogger.com