red_explorer
Well-Known Member
Trying to help a friend in Frederick County who has exactly zero experience with any type of livestock or animals whatsoever. She purchased an older...2o year old horse for her daughter. Its front legs are sore. She had the vet out and he wasnt concerned about the feet before she bought the horse. It was not the vet that had been previously seeing the horse. I think she only paid $200 for the horse. She got a farrier who didnt think there was a problem. Now, she has moved the horse to a new, much better stable, with a new vet and farrier in the last two weeks. New farrier is very concerned about his front hooves because they are cracked and the frogs are rock hard. New vet is saying put crisco on the hooves. Farrier said no shoes until it clears up but suggested possibly boots. It just doesnt sound right.
Does anyone have any other ideas? Any thoughts on whats causing this?
I know nothing about horses. Ask me about goats, some cows, or cats and dogs, but not horses.
Thank you in advance. Her daughter, who is rather autistic, has fallen in love with the horse, and actually relates to and interacts with him! And the horse reciprocates!!
Does anyone have any other ideas? Any thoughts on whats causing this?
I know nothing about horses. Ask me about goats, some cows, or cats and dogs, but not horses.
Thank you in advance. Her daughter, who is rather autistic, has fallen in love with the horse, and actually relates to and interacts with him! And the horse reciprocates!!