Re: club feet
rikan@e-z.net
Sat, 22 Nov 1997 04:57:10 -0800
CMikeT@aol.com wrote:
>
> Bev,
>
> I rode a horse with a RF club foot for many years. Previous to my owning him
> he had been campaigned very hard winning at least one hundred and many 50's.
>
> A club foot is relative. Jokingly I say it is relative to the knowledge and
> experience of your shoer. Any hoof deformity or growth problem can be made
> insignificant or life threatening by your farrier. A good farrier is often
> more important than a good vet.
>
> The bottom line is if you have a good farrier, go for it.
>
> Mike
>
> C. Mike Tomlinson DVM
> CMikeT@AOL.com
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> From: bev ryan
> Email: rikan@e-z.net
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> Has anyone ridden a club foot horse endurance? I have a mare with a mild
> case. She has good hoof just a mild club. Any experience out there?
Mike,
Thanks! Did you have any problems with abcessing in the club foot?
Bev