Can a frog help a horse with frog rot?
The poor girl is getting very testy about having her feet worked on, because of the discomfort in her frogs. I feel that the improved hoof form is starting to help, but would like her to start being able to produce some healthy frog. I will send pictures as soon as I can. A: Sounds suspicious of some canker-type changes.
Why did Pete Ramey put frogs in his hooves?
In these feral cadavers (front feet), notice the prominence of the frog. This horse came from the rockiest terrain I have ever seen and these tough frogs gave the protection, traction and front-line energy absorption the horse needed for the rigorous lifestyle.
Why are there so many frogs in my horses hooves?
(Bowker) This is the most common cause of hoof sensitivity and ultimately, navicular disease. Hooves with fully developed digital cushions often have tremendous frogs, often longer than the heel walls yearning to absorb the energy of impact.
What do you need to know about frog rot?
She wanted a horse that had a good amount of training under her belt, and was level headed. When she initially went to see the horse, she was barefoot, and just picked her feet up and took a quick look, but it was in an indoor arena with poor lighting.
The poor girl is getting very testy about having her feet worked on, because of the discomfort in her frogs. I feel that the improved hoof form is starting to help, but would like her to start being able to produce some healthy frog. I will send pictures as soon as I can. A: Sounds suspicious of some canker-type changes.
She wanted a horse that had a good amount of training under her belt, and was level headed. When she initially went to see the horse, she was barefoot, and just picked her feet up and took a quick look, but it was in an indoor arena with poor lighting.
How can you tell if your horse has a frog infection?
If you horse is suffering from frog infection, you’ll see separations and sloughing in the frog tissue. Frog tissue separation traps mud and manure, causing a perfect environment for bacteria and fungus to thrive.
Can a shod horse touch the ground with a frog?
Shod horses, especially those wearing toe or heel calks for traction, do not experience frog contact with the ground. Neither do club-footed horses, whose frog on the affected hoof is recessed. And even some barefoot horses’ feet are just more concave than others.