IF horse had greatly higher heels than that, or toe walls were long & upright, so that the trim changed angles drastically, this could be now straining ligs, tendons, etc & causing the pain, as Walkin described. – Genetic. •Preference for Soft Ground. Flex and extend the joint to observe range of motion and to check for pain. Note any areas that are inflamed, as evidenced by heat and swelling. It may not be possible to keep a horse that is recovering from laminitis pain free, but it is certainly something you can try to do. That's how rehabilitation works, sometimes you have to take a step back to make a leap forward. – Bruised soles are sensitive. If your horse is 'always' sore after a trim, your farrier is doing something wrong *for that horse*. – Dropped soles and flat soles. We trim and/or shoe horses primarily in order to make them more comfortable. In cases of simple soft, tender soles, horses feet toughen in a variable period of time. A: Great question Belinda. I finally got my farrier to trim my horses feet after litterally saying trim them or your fired. 2) (The "less-obvious" but probably better method) Leave the overgrown bars as they are. It worries me that there are horses out there that are suffering, even if only for a couple of days, due to the type of trim applied by the farrier / trimmer. I think farriers like to try and blame horse being sore on other things instead of looking at their trimming method. Joined 20 August 2007 Messages 11,935 Location Cumbria . If the horse was wearing shoes, then that would be different. The horse may be quite sore after the trim and need temporary pads for a few days, and should wear hoof boots for trail riding. •Stumbling or Tripping. Discussion on VERY sore feet after trim - need advice please Author: Message: Member: Tuckern: Posted on Wednesday, Apr 5, 2006 - 2:39 pm: Hi All, I had my mare's feet trimmed on Saturday (04.01.06), by a new farrier whom I had been told was very good, and could do a natural/4-point trim. Horses that may have even been sore for many months, may occasionally begin walking soundly after just one trim! Belinda, Auckland. Anyway, now my horse is so sore, she can hardly walk, four days later. Because they move low to the ground, stumbling or tripping may occur. It's another thing for a horse to be painfully sore all the way around. Member: rtrotter: Posted on Friday, Oct 2, 2009 - 6:55 am: Shannon, I am not sure where you got the idea that the'natural hoof trimming movement' thinks its ok to lame or sore up a horse. A competent farrier is … Note any areas that are inflamed, as evidenced by heat and swelling. Management of the pain of laminitis is important from many standpoints, not the least of which is a humane one. When shoes are removed, the re-awakening of sensory nerve receptors in the hooves can make the horse appear ouchy, or reveal lameness that has been being masked since rigid shoes block sensory nerve receptors from functioning to signal pain in the … laminitis, neglect. While my horse is a sassy lassy, it's clear to me he hurts. I've seen other folks' horses get a bit hot and ouchy after trims, which for me would be a huge red flag (one of these horses later went on to develop full blown laminitis, not from a trim), and I've seen my horse lose her resilience to gravel for a week or two. Suddenly trimming heels to a more natural height or pulling the shoes can cause soreness because a tremendous new excessive pressure is being applied to the weak internal structures. Queenbee Well-Known Member. Farriers and trimmers must recognise the difference between a horse that is in pain and a horse that is being difficult (although they should ask why that horse is being difficult). 4. In my experience, a horse should only be sore after a trim if there is a major underlying problem with the feet prior to the trim e.g. Unfortunately, the inevitable does happen occasionally when a horse is sore after a hoof-care appointment. A poultice and protective bandage is applied to the foot. Generally it will not mean the week after the "first trim" will be totally pain-free. In my experience, a horse should only be sore after a trim if there is a major underlying problem with the feet prior to the trim e.g. If your farrier won't try to figure out what he's doing wrong, switch farriers! Regardless, horses that are sole sore after trimming or having shoes pulled need a period of rest. A horse that needs a trim from a farrier may be referred to as “long in the toe.” When you view the underside of the horse’s hoof and it’s free of dirt and stones, you should be able to see the white line. My horse consistently is sore after farrier trims and uncomfortable during. Try, to the best of your ability, to keep the horse out of pain. Maybe the others can tolerate his excessive sole paring, or whatever he's doing wrong, but this one can't take it. Episode 1, V7 - Two Minutes With Tab - Sore After Trim | Vettec I've never seen a horse react like this. Often flat soles and thin soles are inherited. Most barefoot horses are trimmed with a bevelled edge along their toe, encouraging the hoof to land heel first and making the rear two-thirds of the foot the primary weight-bearing area. – Knife-happy trimming. Many factors can contribute to the soreness of a barefoot horse’s hooves after a visit with their farrier, the most common one being over-trimming. Consider whether he was over-trimmed. The poultice is removed after 24 hours and the protective bandage is replaced for a further 48 hours. Q: If my horse goes lame immediately after being shod, should I call the farrier back, or get the vet? “You have to rule out acute soft-tissue problems before you inject,” Dr. Dabareiner cautions. Excess paring of the sole beyond removing flaky dead sole can increase sole sensitivity. Trimming the frogs can relieve this pressure and increase comfort while the corium migrates back up into its natural position. I've participated in his appointments the last few months and found that he will sometimes hop when his RH is being worked on. If possible, remove the horse’s shoes, leaving them off for four to eight weeks, trim the heel back until you reach solid hoof wall, round the toe, and allow the horse to self-correct. In this video clip, I discuss trimming methods and how to avoid sore feet. Well I know if hooves are left too long untrimmed their feet can become sore once they are trimmed. Soles can become too thin from an improper trim as too much of a horse’s foot is removed and the inside sole is too high, causing the horse to place its weight on the sole instead of the outside wall. At the most extreme, the horse will have a ”walking on egg shells” look. I do bute/prevacoix before the trim. They do heal. 25 September 2013 #21. Check the neck and back for symmetry, posture, and contour. Horses exposed to too many rocks without proper toughening of the soles. As you move your hands over the horse's neck and back, notice any indications of swelling, pain, heat, inflammation, or loss of muscle tone. They get better than you can imagine. Yeah right. P3 is at ground level at start. 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