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Post by leannwithconnie on Sept 7, 2006 13:05:33 GMT -1
Connie's two back hooves have crumbled away a little at the centre.
The farrier has been today and re- shod her but mentioned she had "seedy toe"
He didn't seem to think that it was anything to worry about and that the new horn would grow down but looking on the internet it can be a real problem!
Does anyone on here know anything about it or if there is any point in giving her a hoof supplement at all. She has always had good strong hooves up until now.
He did mention that the long very dry summer and now the wet could be the reason.
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Post by JoM on Sept 7, 2006 13:58:45 GMT -1
Personally, if she has never suffered before, I would blame the ever changing climate we seem to live in at the moment. Even Dancers feet are a bit shoddy at the moment - and his feet are like rock! The farrier was well chuffed he could actually cut them right back when he came last week! I would be tempted to coat the outside of the hoof with stockholm tar for a few days to build up its strength, and make sure I pushed it all into the cracks as it will fill the gaps and seal them against anything trying to get in. It is a cheap way to harden the feet - but VERY messy!!  I may be completely wrong mind, as I have never heard of the term before!  Who is your farrier, just out of curiosity!! |
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Post by leannwithconnie on Sept 7, 2006 14:33:16 GMT -1
STOCKHOLME TAR!  Eerrrr right...thanks Joe will try and get some. have PM'd you |
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Post by JoM on Sept 7, 2006 14:39:31 GMT -1
ROFL Leann - its just as bad as it sounds!!!!! But easy to get hold of! R&R sell it, as do Hillam. It is about £6 for a big yellow tub. You will need a good brush - I use a 1inch paint brush and a disposable glove as it is gooey stuff. I did have some, but I threw it away as the lid spilt - somebody - mensionning no names but sporting feathers stood on it! You can get an aerosol version as well, but for what you are describing I would use the gunge variety as you can apply quite thickly in the holes as well. Apply when hoof is clean and dry as it is a water repellant and sealant - so obviosuly whilst it keep stuff out - it also keeps everything that is already there in! I use it in winter on a morning of D is looking like he is going to get Thrush. Keeps the bugs out of the hoof! Sorry if it sounds like I am teaching you to suck eggs LOL |
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Post by harveydales on Sept 7, 2006 15:04:28 GMT -1
Leann, I agree, it is probably the result of the long, dry period followed by the wet.
While it was dry my 3 built up thick layers of dead sole on their feet and once it rained, it all cracked and dropped off revealing new softer sole and causing the hoof wall to break off in chunks so I would think similar could have happened to Connie.
Quest had propper Seedy Toe as a result of laminitis some years ago. It took a long time (many months) to grow back to normal but never bothered him. My farrier cut out the "seedy" bit and emphasised the importance of keeping the area exposed to air and NOT put anything like Stockholm Tar on. I tried to keep it clean and did initially use a mild disinfectant containing Teatree but I'm sure his case was far worse than Connie's.
I guess there are different opinions of this one but my farrier's method worked for Quest.
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Post by JoM on Sept 7, 2006 15:17:26 GMT -1
LOL - I did say I had never heard of the term before!!
I am lucky enough to have a pony with good feet (touching lots of wood!) ;D
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Post by harveydales on Sept 7, 2006 15:27:53 GMT -1
Jo - I'm really sorry. I re-read my post and it sounds like I was getting at you and that certainly wasn't my intention!  Apologies! I simply remembered what my farrrier told me at the time and started typing without thinking how it sounded. |
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Post by JoM on Sept 7, 2006 16:01:58 GMT -1
Pam - dont wory!!! ;D
I would much rather people with knowledge on the topic said what they know! You dont learn otherwise!!!
Typing is a be**ar as if you are like me, you type it as you say it in your head - prime example is that last sentance! LOL
Certainly no offense caused! You have no need to be sorry! ;D
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Post by leannwithconnie on Sept 7, 2006 20:17:21 GMT -1
Thanks for those replies!1 lol at you two apologising to each other ;D
I really appreciate all ideas and advice,
I think for the time being I will leave well alone but keep a close eye on them.
If they start to look worse or not improve I will have to do something.
xx
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Post by julie on Sept 8, 2006 22:27:02 GMT -1
Seedy toe is more like an infection in the hoof wall. See if anyone can get hold of cleantrax for you as this should kill it off without a problem in one treatment. If the farrier is not concerned don't worry too much, it may be better to leave well alone. A supplement will not help an infection but may help if the feet are weak generally. If he has a good coat his hooves should also be getting what they need.
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Post by leannwithconnie on Sept 9, 2006 13:29:02 GMT -1
Thanks for that Southener... am leaving things as they are at moment..but have been recommended some hoof care products from vet vits which have worked for another owner very well.
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Apologies! I simply remembered what my farrrier told me at the time and started typing without thinking how it sounded.