I'm Lytha from West Seattle, Washington. I moved to NRW, Germany in 2007 and married a wonderful German man who understands my love of horses and fulfilled my dream of living the last 2/3 of my life in the country, with my horse in my backyard.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Hooves January 2012
I did some trimming Sunday when I got back from my disappointing weekend. I spent hours with Baasha, and off and on got his hooves trimmed (I take my time because I'm not in shape, and neither is he).
I wanted to ask the hoofy-sort out there, is it thrush in all 4 feet,or just the wet Winter and low activity. I don't know. Thoughts?
I'm still on the search for an AANHCP practitioner in our area of Germany.
I dislike thrush.. no ok I hate thrush! I had been battling it for so long, then decided to a product test of Cowboy Magic's Thrush Killer. There was immediate improvement in just a day or two. Less than one week thrush was gone. Our ground is still wet, and it's still raining - but I got rid of the thrush.
It's hard for me to tell from pictures, but the frog on the third picture (I think that was the one) looks a little 'funky'. My rule of thumb is if it stinks.... treat it! Oh, and if you don't even have to put your nose too close to smell the stink... definitely treat it!
HI! I just wanted to let you know that I am leaving a blog award for you on my blog post tomorrow. I enjoy your blog and look forward to reading more about your search for a new Arab.
I competed in endurance for nearly two decades and recently moved on to dressage. You can find the award at www.bakersfielddressage.com.
Looks like mild thrush to me, and I feel your pain, I've had my mare a year now, she came last January and end of last winter and through this one she had shown constant mild thrush in all 4 feet. I'm going to try Cowboy Magic's Thrush Killer since I saw a recommendation on here--I'll try anything at this point, she is in constant work and works booted, gets her feet cleaned often, but just seems to be prone to thrush.
I had one horse last spring with thrush, but otherwise havent seen it here in forever! Wet ground doesnt necessarily cause thrush its a fungus so even if its wet it could just be wet. But i agree if it smells treat it.
The 2nd looks like there could be some hiding thrush in cracks, and the third looks like it could be thrushy as well. When I suspect, I use "NO Thrush" which is a dry powder and really PUSH it into cracks to dry it up and it works quickly. Absorbine's Thrush oil works well too. I still rub in with my fingers and really press it into areas. Sometimes you may find holes that were hiding under flaps of frog, that need the most treatment.
Jeni, I've never had any product work that fast. Sure wish they had all the North American products here.
Dreaming, I've been treating his feet but not daily, just 2-3 times per week. They do not stink but just look ragged and terrible.
Speedy G, thank you and I have been over to your blog and read the stories of Speedy G and Montoya - what amazing stories.
Kitty Bo, I'd like to try a lysol soak but there is no lysol here.
Bird, I have a feeling this is just a lifetime condition for Baasha - unless I move somewhere dry.
Crystal, I think moisture does not directly cause thrush but the bacteria+fungus need moisture to survive, so I'll just keep working on it. Time to start packing cotton into the clefts again I think, going beyond the simply scrubbing with vinegar I've been doing.
Kristin, I wish I could get North American products here. *sigh* It's home remedies for me (well, betadine is not a home remedy).
Reddunappy, thanks for that. I really need to get another profi out. The last lady I had charged me full price and all she did was scrape his soles and give me advice.
Funder, sometimes his feet smell like the black death but lately they don't smell at all, which is why I honestly don't know if he has thrush right now, or just ragged frogs.
You are so good - I was waiting for someone to mention the club foot. Often people don't know what's wrong with his foot, or maybe they're too polite to say anything: ) I am convinced this is the cause of his DJD and will not buy a horse with a club foot again, so help me God.
I just use salt water every time I clean hooves, even if they seem fine. Works great to prevent and treats thrush. :) I just put salt in a spray bottle, fill with water and spray it on the bottom of the hooves, ensuring I get all of the dirt out of the grooves. Good luck!
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I dislike thrush.. no ok I hate thrush! I had been battling it for so long, then decided to a product test of Cowboy Magic's Thrush Killer. There was immediate improvement in just a day or two. Less than one week thrush was gone. Our ground is still wet, and it's still raining - but I got rid of the thrush.
To me the both rears look thrushy.
It's hard for me to tell from pictures, but the frog on the third picture (I think that was the one) looks a little 'funky'.
My rule of thumb is if it stinks.... treat it!
Oh, and if you don't even have to put your nose too close to smell the stink... definitely treat it!
HI! I just wanted to let you know that I am leaving a blog award for you on my blog post tomorrow. I enjoy your blog and look forward to reading more about your search for a new Arab.
I competed in endurance for nearly two decades and recently moved on to dressage. You can find the award at www.bakersfielddressage.com.
Karen
I agree it looks thrushy. When in doubt, treat for thrush.
Looks like mild thrush to me, and I feel your pain, I've had my mare a year now, she came last January and end of last winter and through this one she had shown constant mild thrush in all 4 feet. I'm going to try Cowboy Magic's Thrush Killer since I saw a recommendation on here--I'll try anything at this point, she is in constant work and works booted, gets her feet cleaned often, but just seems to be prone to thrush.
I had one horse last spring with thrush, but otherwise havent seen it here in forever! Wet ground doesnt necessarily cause thrush its a fungus so even if its wet it could just be wet. But i agree if it smells treat it.
The 2nd looks like there could be some hiding thrush in cracks, and the third looks like it could be thrushy as well. When I suspect, I use "NO Thrush" which is a dry powder and really PUSH it into cracks to dry it up and it works quickly. Absorbine's Thrush oil works well too. I still rub in with my fingers and really press it into areas. Sometimes you may find holes that were hiding under flaps of frog, that need the most treatment.
His feet look great!!
Do his feet smell? If not he is probably fine. If it is it doesnt look bad, usually it is on the sides of the frog first.
I would use a mild bleach spray if it isnt bad. Stronger stuff if you think there is a bad problem.
You take such good care of the old guy. I have feet to do again too! The old mare needs hers done soon.
Going with everybody else - does it smell like death? If it smells horrible, treat it!
I think you do a good job managing that clubby foot.
Jeni, I've never had any product work that fast. Sure wish they had all the North American products here.
Dreaming, I've been treating his feet but not daily, just 2-3 times per week. They do not stink but just look ragged and terrible.
Speedy G, thank you and I have been over to your blog and read the stories of Speedy G and Montoya - what amazing stories.
Kitty Bo, I'd like to try a lysol soak but there is no lysol here.
Bird, I have a feeling this is just a lifetime condition for Baasha - unless I move somewhere dry.
Crystal, I think moisture does not directly cause thrush but the bacteria+fungus need moisture to survive, so I'll just keep working on it. Time to start packing cotton into the clefts again I think, going beyond the simply scrubbing with vinegar I've been doing.
Kristin, I wish I could get North American products here. *sigh* It's home remedies for me (well, betadine is not a home remedy).
Reddunappy, thanks for that. I really need to get another profi out. The last lady I had charged me full price and all she did was scrape his soles and give me advice.
Funder, sometimes his feet smell like the black death but lately they don't smell at all, which is why I honestly don't know if he has thrush right now, or just ragged frogs.
You are so good - I was waiting for someone to mention the club foot. Often people don't know what's wrong with his foot, or maybe they're too polite to say anything: ) I am convinced this is the cause of his DJD and will not buy a horse with a club foot again, so help me God.
I just use salt water every time I clean hooves, even if they seem fine. Works great to prevent and treats thrush. :) I just put salt in a spray bottle, fill with water and spray it on the bottom of the hooves, ensuring I get all of the dirt out of the grooves. Good luck!
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