2006-12-07 23:16:01 · 11 answers · asked by Concerned 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I would like to ADD theseare not my Horses. I have seen this practice from someone who owns horses and I MYSELF am concerned. Please do not assume I am the one neglecting the horses. Thank you.
2006-12-08 03:50:49 · update #1
It could cause some infection risk with the hoofs. It is best to use saw dust or straw to help with this problem. If you have a wood working shop in your area, check to see if they give away saw dust or sell it.
2006-12-07 23:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, serious foot problems as described well in some answers above are a huge issue! This will happen. The manure needs to be cleaned out and some bedding needs to be put down to absorb some of the future manure. This is true with mud too, not just manure. Also, turning horses out to pasture helps a lot with this. On the other end of the log, in droughts horses need some hoof moistuirizer to keep their hooves healthy.
2006-12-08 11:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by sir'slady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Host of hoof problems. Thrush is just a start. How come he doesn't have a clean dry place to live? Horse like to lie down occasionally and they don't like to lie down in their own manure. Would you? Clean his pen, get him some shelter, and allow him out into a safe enclosure to run at least once a day if that is impossible than you don't deserve to have a horse and you should give him to someone that can care for him properly.
2006-12-08 07:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by PRS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever hear of hoof rot...it literally rots the foot. It is not good and it sure stinks!
Who ever owns this horse needs to clean the stall, if out on pasture just get a feeding trough for the horse, use a old bathtub if you have to. Better yet move the horse all together!
Hooves care is so important! Poor horse!
2006-12-08 07:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
These people obviously don't care about horse maintenence or safety, so I'm willing to bet it's been a long time since they've had their hooves trimmed also. It's unacceptable, I don't care who these peole are but you need to allert someone who will get the situation taken care of. Permanent deformation and crippling will be the end results.
2006-12-09 18:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by *~*AlexisClaire*~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living in deep, fresh manure with no way to escape those conditions will lead to hoof disease like thrush or seedy toe, or other ailments.
Horse's feet need to be able to dry out occasionally or the constant dampness will cause them to become dangerously soft. Not to mention bacterial or fungal infections that thrive in an anaerobic environment.
2006-12-08 07:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
THRUSH. the easiest way i can explain Thrush is the frog rotting. and the smell is nothing compared to the discomfort the horse feels. takes constant treatments everyday to clear up. i took an abused and neglected mare when i was a kid. she had to stand in buckets (all 4) of epsom salts and warm water for an hour or so everyday and her feet had to be wrapped. she had to wear boots at night and she was medicated for infection. it had gone on for along time before i got her and she was old and malnourished. THRUSH is serious, especially if you have to stand on your feet.
2006-12-08 07:36:04 · answer #7 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The horses can get thrush, mud fever and other hoof infections. call the SPCA or animal society
2006-12-08 13:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by Horse crazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume that would have stinky hoofs but having said that, why would they be walking in wet poo anyway?
I smell not only manure but animal cruelty.
2006-12-08 07:20:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
they become one unhappy horse.
2006-12-08 07:19:32 · answer #10 · answered by Sopwith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋