Caudal Failure & prolapsed frogs are very common in horses who have been shod. This is because those areas are not in normal use and lack stimulation. I'm experienced in helping these horses transition to barefoot, even if attempts have failed in the past. There is more to "just removing shoes" when transitioning a horses out of shoes. I achieve this by using a very particular trimming style and supporting the hooves in either casting or glue on shoes if needed. I believe most horses can go barefoot.
Above is one of many horses I have worked on with severe hoof disease. This is a case of extreme white line disease that resulted in laminitis, rotation, and the tip of the coffin bone close to penetrating the sole. Euthanasia was suggested by the first vet who responded to the emergency call. Which was logical looking at the first x-ray, but the owner wanted an alternative option. That's when she got in touch with me. I worked alongside a wonderful vet to come up with a plan of action. We were able to resect the wld, stabilize the hoof, and treat the underline infection. Corrective trimming and a variety of wraps, specialized casting and glue on shoes were used during the healing process. This horse has returned to work sound and happy!
Above is one of many horses I have worked on with severe hoof disease. This is a case of mechanical laminitis that resulted in rotation, and the tip of the coffin bone very close to penetrating the sole. The sole was very soft and euthanasia was suggested by the vet who responded to the emergency call. The owner of this horse reached out to another vet and I was called onto the case. The attending vet and I worked together to come up with a plan of action. Corrective trimming and specialized glue on shoes were used during the healing process. We were able to help the horse achieve increased sole growth and a better HPA. The horse was pasture sound, with a good prognosis to return to low level riding.
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