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RE: [RC] Founder - Karen StandeferFounder is the failure of the laminae connection between the coffin bone and the hoof wall which then allows the coffin bone to change orientation within the hoof capsule (either by rotating downward, or falling to the bottom of the hoof capsule, or a combination of the two). It can be either mechanical in nature or metabolic or a combination of the two (poor hoof form and a metabolic insult that caused the laminae to become weak and then the connection lost because of poor hoof form). If the hoof capsule deformation is not corrected so that the coffin bone is sitting correctly in the hoof capsule again, then there will be pressure on the bone in places the bone was not meant to take pressure. The result of this can be that the coffin bone is destroyed or demineralized or changed in shapes (remodeled). I would suggest finding a farrier who excels in treating founder and get his/her opinion to see if the hoof can be fixed. In addition, because founder is a metabolic problem, that horse shouldn't have any grain or excessive sugars (most experts say to keep the NSC below 10% in a prone horse's diet). That may also mean soaking the hay in water before feeding to remove most of the sugar from it as well. And, no pasture grass. A horse that founders because of metabolic problems will be prone to it again. But, founder in one hoof I would consider as suspect. That could easily be from mechanical issues (poor hoof form caused by unbalanced shoeing/trimming). Karen -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp- owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rae Callaway Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 5:36 AM To: ridecamp Subject: [RC] Founder I just got a new boarder who due to extremely erratic feeding at the previous stables, has foundered in one hoof. She's a TWH, about 10 years old, and while shaggy, seems to be in good weight. I can see a shadow of ribs when looking at her, but I do have to press a bit to feel them. I haven't noticed any limping or any attempt to keep weight off the foundered hoof. The owner has had her for 8 months and is pretty green, but really wants to ride and is happy if all she can do is just light walks around the trails. I have never experience founder in my 30 years of having horses, so I would love any tips or suggestions of what to keep an eye out for with this mare. Rae Tall C Arabians - Central =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.0/1077 - Release Date: 10/18/2007 9:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.0/1077 - Release Date: 10/18/2007 9:54 AM =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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