14/02/2023
Barefoot Progress Update 🐴
Photo 1: November 2022 -
Although Bobs had been barefoot for a few months here, he was in hoof boots for turnout throughout the day. Although I made every effort to provide Bobs with the support he needed, the lack of movement over mixed terrain was something I struggled to give him, due to his lameness at this stage.
In the first photo - we can see a lack of frog support, a very weak digital cushion, with little to no support for him overall, a weak foot in general.
Photo 2: February 2023 -
In this photo, we can see a wider and thicker frog, some natural bar support, slightly more heel height, and improvement in his digital cushion, which is amazing to see such a difference! 💪
This is great improvement in such a short space of time! We can also see here that the hoof itself is starting to really change and come into its own shape 🤞 This is predominantly due to his change of environment, which is track system living for his rehabilitation.
What is really helping Bobs here is the constant movement over mixed terrain, such as sand, limestone, hard standing etc.
Movement over mixed terrain, provides more circulation to the hoof, brings a continuous blood flow supply to the hoof capsule, which overall aids in healing 🌌
I'm pleased with his progress so far 🙏🤞
