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Discussion on Another question regarding Hoof Rings...
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Lanna1
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 - 2:31 pm:
Hi DrO,
I read the discussion regarding hoof rings & quite honestly I believe the same as what everyone else posted - they can be caused by any degree of stress (change in feed, environment, trauma, illness, etc.)
But, I never heard of anyone referring to them as a form of laminitis until today. A lady who bought a gelding from me recently emailed me to let me know that her farrier pointed out his hoof ring(s). He referred to this as a form of laminitis and suggested she keep an eye on it.
I too have experienced hoof rings before, on many horses for many different reasons. All resulting in no other symptom or side effect & all grew out with the hoof. None of my experiences had lameness as a result, nor does the gelding she's referring to.
Is this actually a form of laminitis?
Thanks for your information,
Lanna in BC
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Lanna1
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 - 2:46 pm:
Oops, I was given the wrong description - apparently it isn't hoof rings like what I was referring to, instead the farrier noticed a thin red line on the bottom of this geldings hoof.
What could that be? Could it be a little bruising due to the different conditions in his new home?
Thanks,
Lanna in BC
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 - 7:51 pm:
Lana it if very difficult to intrepret what you think your friend said about what the farrier saw. I mean this is third hand information, right?
Concerning roof rings: they are not a form of founder, they result from founder and yes there are many other causes. You will find a complete discussion explaining there origin at » Equine Diseases » Lameness » Diseases of the Hoof » Poor Horn Quality: problems with the wall and soles.
DrO
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Kthorse
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2003 - 8:56 pm:
Red lines or reddish pinkish marks on the sole could be bruising as thats what my gelding has.
Katrina
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Member:
Lanna1
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Posted on Wednesday, Dec 17, 2003 - 11:36 am:
Thanks DrO & Katrina,
Yes, this is third hand information & very difficult to describe without seeing it first hand for myself.
I tend to agree with Katrina though, as I've seen bruising of the sole before too & this sounds similar!
Needless to say, she'll be keeping an eye on it & has full confidence in her farrier - between the two of them I'm sure he'll be fine. Besides, he's not showing any lameness, nor has he ever.
Thanks for your suggestions,
Take care,
Lanna in BC
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