This looks similar to a topic in AFJ a couple months back. Interesting discussion. Id like to see the package used on the horse.

Matt McMicken wrote:

Ths AFJ or the AFA or other pub's `of fariery mags couldn't come close.

reason, there is a stringent protocol by obscure pundits.............:p:D:D

Well take me to school Uncle Jaye, Im all ears.

I will try and play here What do I have to lose. Genetics caused a lot of this. But I would say there is pain involved with the situation. How could there not be. The chicken and the egg scenario here. The tendons must be tighter in the LF. Guessing that the muscle mass is as well. The heel does not appear to be in contact with the ground indicates pain.

As far as genetics go. We would need to see the parents wouldn't we. My wife and I breed W/B for jumping. We pay close attention to both potential parents and see the good points and the bad and how it will interact. My wife’s degree in Genetics doesn’t hurt either. But when a client asks "How can you fix my horse, He is severely toed out". I answer "Call me when you’re picking out the sire next time.”

To make a long answer longer. It is a combination of both. Genetics brought about the pain. IMO

Matt McMicken wrote:
There is no schroolll Matt!

Just basics, and logic!:cool:

Seems a lot to ask for the leg to remodel at 3 years old. Over my head, I think Ill set back and try to learn something.

Looking at the rads again. It is all a MOO Point (like a cow would say). That Coffin bone is to degenerated. It almost appears to have come out the front of the hoof since that is where the horse is walking.

Matt McMicken wrote:
Why?

here is a pic of the horse in "lateral recumbency"; one the leading diagnostic/progressive procedures for a shoeing protocol.

thats a bum knee there

Whats the green object due left of the horses foot? Is it possible for the leg to remodel? I cant wait to learn youre course of action.

Rick Talbert wrote:
To quote my little niece, you wunny!

The reason the rad of the LF freaked me out a little is because I worked on a horse that presented much like that and the extensor process pushed right through the coronary cushion. I noticed that foot looked casted
and wondered if someone is worried about that.

Jim Sweeney wrote:
details Pard! It's all about details>>>>>>>
:D;)

Matt McMicken wrote:
details!!!!


glad you looked closely.....

Do you look that close at wear patterns and foot wear on your everyday horses?:confused:

what in the h-ell? lol! I knew you were a plastic shoe farrier!!!!