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So it snowed here and my quarter horses feet got squishy in the back. Is this normal? She’s barefoot and she’s never worn shoes, and she had a dry place to stand the whole time. Any advice helps.
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@TropicalBabiesSo it snowed here and my quarter horses feet got squishy in the back. Is this normal? She’s barefoot and she’s never worn shoes, and she had a dry place to stand the whole time. Any advice helps.
Yes, her heel bulbs and her frog. Her frog has developed a hole that gives it layers, it’s very weird. She’s not lame at all, so idk. Thank you for respondingAre you taking about her heel bulbs? The back of her foot that rounds out? That is normal. My horses have been in the snow for weeks with a dry place to stand for the most part. I use Thrush Buster or Thrush rid per my farriers advice for prevention. You can apply it to the grooves along side the frog weekly. It helps prevent thrush with can occur in wet climates.
Thank you!! This really helped. I’m new to owning horses, and I got her from a neglect case, and it was said that she was “ up to date on everything “ but when I asked about her teeth they said that she had never had her teeth done, and she was not cared for in her original home for two years sooo I believe it’s about time. I’m nervous that she’ll freak out on the vet she only really likes me , no other people. I’ll let y’all know how it goes tho.My farrier likens this to when you are in the bathtub a long time and your skin wrinkles up. Completely normal, as previous posters have said.
Through the winter, I like to apply genuine Venice turpentine once a week to my horses' hooves. It toughens up their soles and helps protect against the wet weather. I don't do this when it's hot and dry, because it will dry out their hooves. Look for the genuine Venice turpentine and not a blend.
I also use Vetericyn Hoof Care to prevent/treat thrush. The remedies other posters have suggested also work well. I like this product because it's a spray, though, and super easy to apply. It isn't caustic, either.
Your horses don't need anything special after having their teeth floated. They'll probably be delighted to simply be unhaltered and let loose!
Happy horsekeeping! from ILoveDaffy's mom (who cares for the horses and leaves the chickens to her daughter)
Yes! A good farrier is so important! We love our farrier, she's willing to work with us and we can bounce ideas off each other. Worth a million bucks!A hole suggest a popped abscess but don't know without a photo and even with photo may not be able to tell but your farrier will. He/she will be able to give your pony a good check and trim that is so incredibly important. No time like the present to establish your relationship with the person who is going to be seeing your pony at the VERY least 6+ times a year.