Posted by Sarah on February 27, 2004 at 18:57:32:
My horse was diagnosed by my farrier with WLD in all feet last summer and underwent treatment which seemed to clear it. I have kept applying a solution made up by my vets daily since but when my farrier came this week, it was evident that WLD is returning in his hind feet. My farrier shod him as normal but cut away as much bad hoof as he could and has suggested the possibility of leaving him with no shoes on next time. However, due to my horse having had a long period of time off work due to the severity of WLD last year (previous farriers had dismissed his feet as having a problem! I finally found a farrier who wanted to help my horse!), I am eager to be able to compete him in hunter classes this year so would be glad for any thoughts on what would be best - with or without shoes?
Thankyou :)