also she doesnt like her back end or her legs muchless her feet being touched help!
2007-03-03 15:22:17 · 8 answers · asked by elvengirl 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Get an experienced farrier out and have him notch the top of the crack. That will stop the crack from going any further. Then as the hoof grows, the cracked area will get trimmed off.
As for her dislike of being touched, just work with her daily. Let her get used to you being back there, and once she's comfortable with that, gently run your hands over her rump and down her legs, talking gently to her all the while. With daily work she'll get comfortable having her hind end, legs, and feet touched and worked with.
2007-03-04 08:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to want to call your farrier to come out and take a look at her. He'll be able to assess the source of the problem. It may be that your horse's feet aren't tough enough to go barefoot. I've seen too many people lately who pull their horse's shoes off thinking it will be so much better for them. But domestic horses are far removed from their feral cousins, the Mustangs. Most of them require the support and protection of shoes. You'll also want to check where your horse is turned out. If the ground is very rocky it can chip away at the hoof wall. Muddy and wet conditions also soften the horse's foot and leave it more prone to cracking, thrush, and other problems. Only an experienced farrier can tell you what to do to correct the problem. Many of them also carry sedatives on hand when working with very unruly horses, so you can either drug your mare or put a twitch on her if she gets really violent when people are touching her legs. You might also want to see a vet about that, though. Some horses get sour about being touched when they're sore. Her legs could be bothering her just because her feet are compromised, but it could be something worse like arthritis in the joints. Your best bet is to have professionals take a look at her and evaluate the situation. Best of luck.
2007-03-04 01:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by ap1188 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get your farrier to file them. My old horse had awful cracked feet, we cut back on the amount of road work and they improved. you could also put shoes on if u haven't already done this. A hoof oil could be used but in small quantities or it will make the hoof brittle. some horses just don't like their legs being touched because they are prey animals so are very careful and the stomach and legs are very open areas. As horse owners we often take for granted the fact that our horses let us touch them all over but it is important that we do teach them to trust us in case of an emergency. when grooming your horses back legs just use your hands at the moment until she learns to trust you and never ask her to allow you to do this for so long that she tries to pull away or fight you.
hope this helped and good luck!
2007-03-03 20:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What i would normally do is oil the hoof with some spiecal stuff, but in ur case ask ur vet u can get some sort of tablet
But i also suggest that u get her used to people touching her back legs...it not good if u cannt got to them....or put some oil on after a file
P.s-to get her used to people at her rump......Just start by rubbing her rump every day n work ur way down a lil more each time... dont try to pick it up till she dont mind YOU there.. but u could let other people that file her to pick her back feet up but u just take ur time n build trust between yourself n the horse.
2007-03-03 18:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Horse Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above suggestions are perfect! One thing you can do to prevent the cracks showing up again and even to start healing the ones your horse has is to get a salt block or mineral that contains biotin. This has really helped with our horses feet because it gives them what they need to strengthen the hoof walls. Check out the website listed below
2007-03-05 12:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use quick hardening epoxy just to fill the crack temporarily, but a special tool that is heated and melts moon-shaped marks on each side of the crack and at the start of it works best (Farriers have it if they are any good). It causes the hoof to draw natural oils and moisture to the crack to prevent further damage.
2007-03-05 10:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best thing is to get a farrier to see your horse. you can buy a paint to harden the feet but since your horse doesn't like to be touched around those areas get a farrier to do it.
Hope i could help.
Bye.
2007-03-03 15:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by HorseLover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get an experienced farrier out to see her. Cracks can become a bigger problem than they need to be.
2007-03-03 15:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by bluefish787 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋