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Riley
Quarter Horse Gelding
Initial Assessment
Riley has a history of navicular disease, and it's pretty clear that he
foundered some time in the past. He stands with his front legs far
underneath him, indicating heel pain. His front feet show the signs
of coffin bone remodeling. He was very shallow soled when we first
pulled his shoes. He also had pretty serious thrush.
Recommendations
Aggressive hoof hygiene to eradicate the bacterial
infection in his frogs. Boots and pads 24/7 to keep him comfortable
and landing heel first will greatly accelerate healing. Diet
assessment to address the typical imbalances will help address the thrush,
as well as enabling Riley to grow a healthier hoof.
 
    
    
   
    
    
    
    
  
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