Leaguer is 98% sound barefoot in the arena, and about 85% sound on the gravel drive. He's very sound booted in his Epics.
He was recently moved from a small shelter and paddock to a large pasture with companions, so he'll be getting a lot more exercise in the next few weeks. He may be 100% sound with dramatically improved feet at his next trim...
Sole, Bar & Wall Quality
His feet need to toughen up a bit. I cleaned out all of the shedding sole when I trimmed him, and he was mare cautious on the gravel drive afterwards. His walls are about 50% rehabbed. They are durable, with a tight white line and solid heel buttress.
He has very decent sole concavity, and his bars are finally upright on his front feet... they had been cracked and laying over until this trim.
Heel & Toe
Leaguers heels are still contracted, but they have relaxed dramatically considering the fact that he's lived in a small paddock until this month. His heel buttress is okay, but it need to be stronger.
His toe is still way too long, his angles aren't right, but they are definitely getting better. He still has puny frogs!
Transitions...
His foot has to finish remodeling to achieve these things. I could have rockered his toe, but didn't want to take the chance of making him tender. He'll be moving more ion the new pasture, and his feet will be tougher and ready for a good rocker in 4 weeks.
And Nina is trying to talk me into moving him to my place for Phil to ride on a long term lease...
When his feet are ready for my shale hillside? Its tempting! He's an awesome horse.... and, like Nina, has become a very dear friend. |