I intitially posted this in Bine's foot thread by way of response to discussions about her trimming her own horses. I thought I should make my own thread too though because this is a most fascinating journey in its own right. I am hoping to get up to date photos this week AND I am in the process of writing up the whole journey with monthly photographic accounts of the changes to her feet.
She was officially diagnosed last year as laminitic. This year she is on (too) lush grass and doing very well (ever the risk taker but also trying to work with what I have!!)
I will offer more photos as time allows.
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I have used Pete Ramey's protocol and have been coached closely by Sue.
This horse had had qualified barefoot trimmers for about 18 months and this was the result. The feet started to collapse and I was in a real panic place. The mare was trying to literally kill me in the first few months because she was so uncomfortable.
I reluctantly started trimming myself and now wouldn't let others anywhere near!!!!! Enjoy! I am so proud of us all!
AUG 2007
So this was the FR. Note the weakened walls, huge crack.
From the side you can see the falsified and rasped 'shape' to the wall.
And this is the juiciest picture where you see the collapse of the whole foot; the walls are crumbling away and the bars are laid over.
APRIL 2008
Now this is my master work! Look at the well connected growth which is 2/3rd's of the way down adn the angle of the hoof wall that is growing out!
From the sole you see the sheer strength of the sole and wall.
AUG 2007
This is the BR. SHe is still struggling with the whole complex of this leg and largely, I think, due to this.
From the meidal view you see more clearly the extent of the problems readily. The wall has been rasped into a shape and the whole foot has contracted from the heel to the toe to try desperately to get some strength.
APRIL 2008
And now, it looks amazing! There is still some evidence of a slight bull nose, indicating that there is a slight P3 negative rotation at the alignement to the ground.
And just so you know what I had to deal with at times....Karena's death pose!
Now she lets me pick up those feet and know that mama's here to help.
Before this escapade I would never have dreamt of going this route; in fact I actively avoided it!!! I considered it as way too much reponsibility for such a technical job. But now I criticise the feet that are dressed by the professionals and I know some of what I see.
Of course my greatest gratitude does go to Sue Addenbrook; without whom this felt impossible!
And I would now also steer people ardently away from radical trims that cause horse's unecessary suffering; when you see the changes in these feet you can really appreciate what CAN be done!
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