Re: ridecamp-d Digest V99 #400

[Deanna German <dgerman@earthlink.net>]

>
>
> I'm not a professional farrier, yet (in training), but my guess is dirt
> is probably safe as long as it's dirt.  Thrush feeds best on moisture &
> manure (camp horse experience); I've never found thrush in a foot with
> dry soil in it.
>
> -Abby B

Some horses are so "talented" they find a way to get thrush. Mine was on a dry
paddock in August with dry dirt in her hoof. Hooves were picked regularly. The
problem? An old, overlooked stone bruise that apparently was infected and abcessed.
I caught it quickly and cleaned it out and used one dose of Kopertox. Life is good.
But since she has exhibited this "talent," I pay more attention to her feet than I
even did before!

Deanna


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