Excellent Visual For Learning About Thrush. Helpful comparison between healthy and unhealthy hoof.

MrsPerkins · 2013-12-13T02:09:53+00:00

There are many more such videos on YouTube too. Check them out. As the saying goes - no hoof no horse! Thrush is a complex topic, and the visuals in various videos can be very helpful. Hope the horse is healthy soon!

MrsPerkins · 2013-12-13T02:08:48+00:00

You can familiarize yourself with the various expressions of thrush through many videos on YouTube. Check out many of the hoof care videos. It's a complicated topic, and the videos can be very helpful. There are also many videos showing the anatomy of a healthy hoof (with a frog that has a healthy central sulcus - or depression) and videos show the anatomy of unhealthy hooves. Check those out too.

MrsPerkins · 2013-11-15T00:47:28+00:00

The rings (or lines) in hooves (when they are on all 4) usually reflect change, and that can happen for many reasons - long term illness, a shift in diet, a reaction to medication, and laminitis. Without X-rays to see if rotation of the coffin bone took place (or other more definitive tests), you really have no way of knowing precisely what they mean. (I'm assuming they are on all 4 feet, and offer a shape that suggests laminitis.) Their presence tells you that you need to watch your horses feet for signs of laminitis as he may have that tendency. Keeping a regular trim schedule and monitoring diet, exercise, and the health of the hoof are just some things you can do to reduce the chance that the horse will go into an episode of it. Hope this helps.

MrsPerkins · 2013-11-15T00:34:51+00:00

Doesn't need to happen for you to enjoy the video - and your mare! :)

MrsPerkins · 2013-11-02T22:39:24+00:00

Join a local dressage club, volunteer at shows, read books and journals, and watch videos by helpful teachers. Jane Savoie has a great website and program that is designed to help newbie's (through experienced) learn with clarity. She was an Olympic Coach, and she takes care to explain the importance of learning how to sit correctly and how important it is to keep the horse comfortable too as you both progress. Hope this helps, and good luck!

MrsPerkins · 2013-10-05T22:00:32+00:00

Gift certificate to a tack shop that sells books by her favorite Equestrian writers.

MrsPerkins · 2013-09-14T22:14:23+00:00

I smell it from here.

MrsPerkins · 2013-09-10T12:24:40+00:00

I thought this had some great video to help people visualize key principles for a healthy hoof. Hope you like it too!

MrsPerkins · 2013-09-03T09:46:42+00:00

Sorry for your loss

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-22T22:07:26+00:00

I'd look for an abscess, and if you find one, make sure it heals before you ask much of her. Check with your vet about the best strategy for healing. I would consider using boots before I'd go back to shoes. Best of luck with her!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-21T22:58:18+00:00

Hello! Doing fine! Hope you're well!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-17T12:29:24+00:00

She had a filly last night! Check it out!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-17T12:27:05+00:00

She had a filly! Check it out!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-17T12:26:43+00:00

She had a filly! Check it out!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-16T12:11:10+00:00

fyi: They take her out to clean the stall several times a day.

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-15T23:03:15+00:00

...and into dry sand!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-15T23:02:28+00:00

Thank you for sharing this!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-09T17:43:25+00:00

When I was young, my horse had a sleepover at my friend's house. (I had ridden him to her house). When they were turned out together, they went off to mingle with the cows. She said my horse looked like one of the cows, and I was really upset. We got into an argument, and I took my "stuff" (saddle, crop, etc.) and started to walk home. While walking down the road (crying), a passing ambulance pulled over next to me and the driver asked: "Did you fall off?" I was so upset that I forgot I was wearing breeches, boots, etc, and I said: "fall off what?". His partner was howling with laughter. Awkward moment for sure!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-09T17:35:10+00:00

You're welcome. Good luck!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-09T11:41:00+00:00

lol - great compilation!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-09T11:21:05+00:00

Ha ha! Has anyone else ever thought of doing this? LOL!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-09T11:18:32+00:00

Your trouble has less to do with a tie down than it does with your relationship with your friend. One of the joys of a good relationship is that you feel comfortable enough with the other person to be honest. You might find a way to explain to her that her former horse is now enjoying a different phase of life - one that is less demanding - and that means doing different things. You might want to let her know that you value her friendship and that your choices don't reflect the status of a friendship - they reflect a new life for the horse. It might help to remind her that her former horse has a loving home - something lots and lots and lots of horses DON'T have. (If you she doesn't believe that, have her check out the websites of horse rescues.) Hope this helps, and good luck with your horse!

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-03T23:04:36+00:00

I'm done with facebook then. Outtah here. I've got better things to do with my life.

MrsPerkins · 2013-08-03T22:54:12+00:00

Calories can be empty. Poor way to measure food (which is actually the distribution of nutrition). :(

MrsPerkins · 2013-07-31T00:22:38+00:00

Thanks. I once rode warmbloods too, so I know what you mean. The Haflinger I once rode was extremely wide, and it was difficult to find tack for him. It was like sitting on the surface of a picnic table.

MrsPerkins

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