tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471452062338277649.post5825034427498983687..comments2013-09-13T09:43:33.605-07:00Comments on Chestnut Mare Syndrome: Aye yi yi.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04821724997318014313noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471452062338277649.post-43535667158838691042011-01-25T21:44:23.113-08:002011-01-25T21:44:23.113-08:00The thing is, its more than my personal beliefs ag...The thing is, its more than my personal beliefs against shoes. She tripped over herself constantly with shoes to the point it was dangerous for the rider - that was why they were pulled in the first place by Casey. So honestly, the only way I see around this is to change the way she carries herself no matter what it takes. Shoes are going to really and I mean REALLY be the last resort here.<br /><br />Yeah the PPE was very positive. He checked her legs thoroughly and watched her move. He's a good vet, and I trust his opinion and report to me...<br /><br />It could just be this is still a transitional period for her being barefoot after shoes. She's got a slight "bulge" in the hoof wall. Obviously some decompression going on there as new hoof grows out that is not constricted by the shoes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821724997318014313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471452062338277649.post-36271267133875415612011-01-25T15:10:08.384-08:002011-01-25T15:10:08.384-08:00Getting her to work more off her hind end is good...Getting her to work more off her hind end is good idea, as are the cavaletti. She may be one of those horses that needs shoes, so don't dismiss the idea entirely. <br /><br />I'll hope along with you that there's nothing much to worry about going on here. That PPE was pretty positive, as I recall.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471452062338277649.post-61570420219024060812011-01-25T09:31:29.918-08:002011-01-25T09:31:29.918-08:00I think you're probably right. But, she's...I think you're probably right. But, she's my baby, and this is her first health "issue" (if you could really even call it that) and I'm a little anxious!<br /><br />Because if she starts dragging it into the soft tissues, it's going to really be a problem to worry about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821724997318014313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471452062338277649.post-70802872611064513592011-01-25T08:17:43.164-08:002011-01-25T08:17:43.164-08:00I think you might be overanalyzing and I think, fr...I think you might be overanalyzing and I think, from your *added later*, you probably agree with me! *LOL* It's so easy to fall into the "overthinking trap". One little thing goes wrong and your brain goes in overdrive imagining every horrific scenario. I do it all the time!<br /><br />Her toes are long, she's a little fat and you're working her harder than she's worked in a long time. Sore muscles + long toes + extra weight = dragging feet. While it is true that correct training makes the horse more beautiful, sometimes you have to get over the ugly hump first. Actually, you always have an ugly hump to get over when training a horse. <br /><br />Keep doing what you're doing! The cavaletti are a great idea, they will really encourage her to get those feet moving. You'll be over the ugly hump in no time.A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.com