tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post8826720432429285608..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: These boots are made for walkin' Part IStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-39893940798544504992009-07-10T00:21:51.198-04:002009-07-10T00:21:51.198-04:00Too funny! (sort of!)
I was dealing with an absce...Too funny! (sort of!)<br /><br />I was dealing with an abscess and researching boots and socks when I stumbled on your blog and the review of the Horse Sock you had written.<br /><br />Your problems with the Sock kept me from trying it!<br />That and I had my doubts about it working well when she was turned out.<br /><br />Our horse is nearly blind and keeping her up really is not a good option -Sushiboofayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525274599810265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-19527380300164378922009-07-09T14:24:15.460-04:002009-07-09T14:24:15.460-04:00I have also used a Davis soaking boot to protect a...I have also used a Davis soaking boot to protect a naked hoof. As long as it's dry out, the boot does a terrific job of protecting the hoof and keeping dirt out. My farrier was the one who initially recommended it after my horse had thrown a shoe.<br /><br />I hope Riley has a quick recovery!Liz Goldsmith, EquineInkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335463138124638275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-69528963456343249802009-07-09T12:44:54.321-04:002009-07-09T12:44:54.321-04:00I agree with the above posters on turnout for absc...I agree with the above posters on turnout for abscesses and such. Though I did keep my horse in for 30 days after hoof surgery w/tumor removal (from under the coffin bone) per the vet's instructions. I like keeping my horse barefoot, so while the hoof continued to heal over the next couple of months, I did an internal boot of gauze and duct tape with a <a href="http://www.thehorseshoof.com/Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230195289996658180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-48028032984740129032009-07-09T08:28:42.276-04:002009-07-09T08:28:42.276-04:00I couldn't agree more with Anon 7/8 4:56PM - I...I couldn't agree more with Anon 7/8 4:56PM - I'll leave the shod/unshod debate for another day, but in my experience (20+ years rehabbing x t-bred racers) the quickest recoveries have come to those horses in my care who are turned out - most especially in the case of abscess. Movement is key in maintaining proper hoof form and function - being stall bound limits movement which Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-47521464844826442002009-07-08T16:56:56.151-04:002009-07-08T16:56:56.151-04:00Great to hear you will allow your horse turnout as...Great to hear you will allow your horse turnout as he heals! With almost all hoof injuries, weeks of stall rest is often the first thing owners are told by vets, yet studies have shown that lack of movement limits new hoof growth. I find with infections, abscesses, cracks and other injuries where fast hoof growth is important, movement is key for recovery. Not to mention the mental issues of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com