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Discussion on Irritated coronary bands & Cushings
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New Member:
cziems
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Posted on Friday, Dec 17, 2010 - 2:55 pm:
Hi there,
A 22yo imported Hanoverian that I'm leasing has developed swollen, crusty/scaley/flakey coronary bands on all four hooves and as a result has laminar rings on the top half of his hooves. His heel bulbs are soft and sometimes his coronary bands bleed.
His acupuncturist, who sees him 4x/year, has suspected Cushings for awhile. She doesn't think the coronary band issue is fungal or topical but that it's a symptom of an autoimmune disorder or cortisol imbalance that is preventing the body from healing itself. The fact that acupuncture has not stopped the issue leads her to believe that Pergolide might.
I'm trying to post photos and hopefully will be successful so you can see the coronary bands and hooves. Any advice welcome.
He eats grass hay only. Gets a bucket maybe 2-3X a week of alfalfa cubes, oats, some Flexfree, carrots, horse cookies, etc. Lives in a barn stable with large paddock attached in No. Calif.
 
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 - 10:16 am:
Hello Charlotte,
Does your horse have other symptoms of Equine Cushings? If so pergolide may help to stimulate the immune system however I have never seen coronitis as a symptom I related to Cushing's. The article associated with this discussion area gives an in depth discussion on the diagnosis of coronitis and treatment is largely based on the diagnosis. We do have some empirical recommendations for treatment but I strongly suggest you get your veterinarian involved to review management, feeds, and take some samples to start ruling out the long list of possibilities.
DrO
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npo33901
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Posted on Saturday, Dec 25, 2010 - 3:32 pm:
Many people believe that hoof with continually wearing irons does not have the accessory pumping action for the maximum blood circulation. It may be necessary for his irons to be removed . And this done by an EXPERIENCED bare foot trimmer. I am sure there are some in California and members close by to you could help you to find one .
Than you should look at Pete Ramey and KC La Pierre DVD and google for your information. Also this Forum has very good educational articles and discussions showing variety of opinions.
My own horses have greatly improved health-wise since going barefoot and not wearing blankets ( see info. articles of one of the members describing the altered
physiology ).
Charlotte I hope you find the right solution for your horse.!!
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DrO
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Posted on Sunday, Dec 26, 2010 - 1:22 pm:
While I can agree on many benefits of allowing horses to go barefoot, I don't believe this problem is caused by being shod or would respond because he is unshod.
DrO
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npo33901
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Posted on Monday, Dec 27, 2010 - 2:32 pm:
I suggest Charlotte, that you follow this link from Dr. Bowker.
I realise that this illness is NOT caused by being shod, but shoeing may contribute to decreased optimal blood flow. Increased blood flow, gives an increased turnover in new material for tissue repair, as well as faster removal of waste products. ie it is SUPPORTIVE in treatment.
www.healthyhoof.com/articles/BarefootList/BowkerPhysiologicalTrim.html
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