tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post6811008829086168423..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Gone at last? Gone at last!Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-50867659361149467882010-07-06T19:05:35.254-04:002010-07-06T19:05:35.254-04:00Zeus, my Belgian gelding who had the same surgery,...Zeus, my Belgian gelding who had the same surgery, has always had a soft spot on his sole about the size of a quarter where the end of his incision closed. We have found that using apple cider vinegar on it in the wet months really helps, though he can get thrushy there. I'm hoping its something simple like that!Capilethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351111539599899217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-54167481935629899722010-06-25T15:01:23.068-04:002010-06-25T15:01:23.068-04:00pretty picture!pretty picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-6504189738252053262010-06-24T14:43:26.466-04:002010-06-24T14:43:26.466-04:00He looks great! Could be WLD, might not be, but i...He looks great! Could be WLD, might not be, but it's probably a good idea to treat as you are doing anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-81218575142451093252010-06-23T10:06:14.785-04:002010-06-23T10:06:14.785-04:00I'm beginning to realize that no horse is perf...I'm beginning to realize that no horse is perfect. As long as they are sound and happy we should be happy to. Sounds like Riley is a very happy boy these days, so breath easily! You are a good mommy and looking out for your boy. He couldn't ask for more.A Bay Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519878838113259362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53871720995739299432010-06-22T23:28:31.952-04:002010-06-22T23:28:31.952-04:00Jean, my farrier said he is seeing more and more W...Jean, my farrier said he is seeing more and more WLD and associated problems -- he speculates as land is less available (more muddy paddocks) and shavings become more expensive, hooves are in less-than-ideal environments....Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-65255584980306553782010-06-22T23:20:40.787-04:002010-06-22T23:20:40.787-04:00His toe now looks a lot like Tucker's. Tuck ha...His toe now looks a lot like Tucker's. Tuck had some infection in the toe wall as well. X-rays were normal too. <br /><br />Hard to say what it's all about. As long as he's sound....don't panic.<br /><br />Lovely picture. I like how it captures Riley's energy. Looks like a keeper to me.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-91218832836656494522010-06-22T21:45:35.477-04:002010-06-22T21:45:35.477-04:00Vettech, no and I didn't ask b/c I'm not s...Vettech, no and I didn't ask b/c I'm not sure how it would change treatment -- from what I understand WLD is poorly understood and much of the time nothing shows up in the lab tests.<br /><br />Miles -- if only it was me! It's my trainer Olivia...Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80747723753251755392010-06-22T21:31:42.795-04:002010-06-22T21:31:42.795-04:00Sounds like you are doing everything right. Just ...Sounds like you are doing everything right. Just wanted to say that is a GREAT picture of you too! Beautiful.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-69677196557379278962010-06-22T16:35:31.411-04:002010-06-22T16:35:31.411-04:00Did the vet suggest scraping a sample of the area ...Did the vet suggest scraping a sample of the area and having it analyzed?VetTechhttp://www.superficialgallery.comnoreply@blogger.com