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WillowVale Hoof Rehabilitation and Agistment

Locality: Reid River, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 487 477 061

Address: Lot 620 Ellenvale Road 4816 Reid River, QLD, Australia

Website: http://willowvalepark.com/

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24.01.2022 So so important.

23.01.2022 Dave is a fabulous bloke and gets the word across pretty well, I think.

23.01.2022 Prolapse, the biggest cause of a broken Hoof pastern axis? . Here is a common presentation of a broken back HPA, and as a huge majority of them do, this horse h...as prolapsed caudal structures. This horses frog is half an inch higher than its heels which have been completely crushed (Pic 3). Without ground contact and depending on the strength of the foot, the caudal structures migrate down through the gap between open heeled shoes. I see this in varying degrees in every single horse that is referred for hoof balance or lameness issues. My experience correlates with Dyson et al. (2011) which found caudal hoof collapse in a high proportion of hooves and stated it as a prerequisite for lameness. The more I see, the more I question whether frog support padding should be a default of farriery practice. We should at least consider it way before what we see here as a preventative measure. If shoes are a necessity then should we should mitigate the consequences with frog support as a default? As it returns the hoof closer to its natural function, both in expansion and contraction (Roepstorff 2001), and in caudal hoof stimulation, support and suspension (Taylor 2020). Here I have floated the heels, replicating a postitive pressure heart bar but with a more flexible substrate. The gap and the whole solar surface was filled with impact material to provide passive load of the floated heels and whole solar surface to address the prolapse and deload the heels. . Further reading on the subjects in this post at these links. . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//hoof-pastern-axis- . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/barefoot-vs-shod . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//haemodynamic-mecha

22.01.2022 What angle would your horses feet be if they could choose? We have discussed recently whether traditional farriery creates caudal hoof failure, whether caudal h...oof failure means that many horses present with a lower angle hoof then they would optimally have and whether that creates a hoof Pastern axis that is broken back in the majority of horses. One of my articles said the following.. If you could somehow calculate the cumulative effect of the distortions and collapses that are present into an amount of reduced heel angle and height, there may be your answer. I would suggest it would be close or at least closer to aligned. Until we can calculate that, perhaps we should aim for as close to ideal as possible. We cannot say that a broken back HPA is normal and acceptable if and when there are obvious distortions of the caudal structures, due to shoeing or otherwise. Show me a foot that has no caudal distortion and a therefore a good toe:heel ratio and for the most part ill show you a foot that has an HPA within an acceptable range. A few times I have expressed my theory into the importance of frog function in caudal hoof health and used the barefoot to explain my opinion of the flaws in traditional farriery. These two examples sum it all up for me and this is something I see time and time again with similar results, but not as profound, when remaining in shoes but with the addition of frog support padding. You can clearly see the change in angle of the hoof at the point of transition to barefoot. This observation supports the findings of Clayton et al. (2011) and Malone and Davies (2019). On these 2 cases I have allowed the old foot to grow out without rasping it back as I also believe that maintaining hoof wall integrity is an important factor in hoof rehabilitation. These horses had no change in routine or management, so we must ask the question as an industry, what factors are at play here, we need to do the research and find a different way of protecting horses feet and optimising performance without compromising hoof morphology. We must also again question our acceptance of poor alignment and it’s normalisation because very often, when given the chance, the hoof will become close too if not aligned through the re-engagement of the caudal hoof and trimming protocols that look after those same structures. . For further reading and viewing follow these links. . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//hoof-pastern-axis- . https://youtu.be/bQzFsi0-318

22.01.2022 Meet Buddy, diagnosed Navicular with grade 3 out of 5 lameness. Buddy came to live with us about a month ago to see if I could help him with his Navicular. So far his change of diet, correct trimming to encourage correct movement, lots of exercise in boots and pads and lots of free movement in a large paddock has really made a big difference already. Traditional treatment of Navicular was corrective shoeing with heel wedges, which Buddy had been put into before I was called to see him. Thankfully his owner realised he was a lot worse in the shoes!

20.01.2022 Too true! Although, most horses I deal with these days are so uncomfortable on their feet that even if they have been well prepared to accept trimming and shoeing in the past, it’s just lucky I have a bucket over flowing of patience, time and flexibility (physically & mentally)!!

20.01.2022 Over the 12 years I’ve had several lots of local Rhodes Hay tested, it has consistently come under these figures. All my rehabbed horses have been healed on Rhodes hay and their required minerals. I don’t know of any other hay that has as low starch and carb levels than Rhodes. And def not lucern!

20.01.2022 A long read but worth it. This highlights something I’m constantly saying, I look at a horses hooves and unless it can walk, trot and canter soundly without shoes, but can't without them, then that horse is not what I call sound.

19.01.2022 Subclinical laminitis can be subtle, but damage inside the hoof is taking place. Do these symptoms sound familiar? Help is just a click away when you join our f...ree outreach group: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main (scroll down to JOIN THIS GROUP). You'll hear from one of our volunteers promptly (check your spam folder if you don't see an email in your inbox). See more

18.01.2022 Is it finally time to question traditional steel rim shoes? Collapsed, contracted, prolapsed and run forward feet have become such common place that they have ...become normalised. Are they a product of traditional farriery? Is it a coincidence that a broken HPA is also ubiquitous? When a horse comes out of shoes, studies have shown positive morphology. Increased hoof angle, increased digital cushion depth, increased heel height and an improved toe:heel height ratio and as a result improved HPA. Roepstorff (2001) found that frog support padding with shoes created functionality closer to that of a barefoot and Casserley (2018) found inproved hoof morphology in horses shod with padding. It is clear that the caudal structures of the hoof are paramount in hoof health, yet a perimeter fit shoe reduces its functionality. The future of farriery will look to create protection while maintaining optimal function. We should be asking 2 questions. 1. Does this horse actually need shoes? 2. If it does how can we mitigate the unintended consequences of adding protection? Further information in the captions. This subject has been discussed in these articles. . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//hoof-pastern-axis- . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//the-unacceptable-n . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/barefoot-vs-shod . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com//haemodynamic-mecha See more

17.01.2022 To learn more about how best to set up your horse's feet for success, see: https://bit.ly/2HV5Gqs and https://bit.ly/2IV7cfd

16.01.2022 It’s been quite a few years since our canal has been this full so early in a wet season! Awesome start to a New Year!!

16.01.2022 Heel height imbalances between feet can be the root cause of numerous body issues and yet, I see this constantly. It’s so simple for an owner to check before your farrier /trimmer has left the property.

16.01.2022 Trimming in the tropics. For a healthy hoof in the tropics, it’s imperative the hoof stays in perfect form to maintain perfect function, especially through the wet season! It’s during our wet season some of the worst bugs invade!!!

16.01.2022 Endocrinopathic Laminitis (which accounts for 80-90% of laminitis cases) is not inflammatory, which is why long-term use of NSAIDs (like bute) is not the best c...ourse of treatment. To learn how to best treat the most common type of laminitis, read the proceedings from Dr. Kellon's presentation ACUTE CARE FOR ENDOCRINOPATHIC LAMINITIS from the 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference. Downloads are free: https://bit.ly/2TOKozU See more

15.01.2022 The baby bandit learning there are Pro’s and Con’s to coming to work with mummy. One of them having to share your lunch with the clients.

14.01.2022 Rehabbed Pony needing a new home. Very active 17 yr old gelding. I took him to rehab his feet from laminitis, which is done, and he has turned out to be very active. So would need a confident kid riding him. Have more pics and video for anyone interested. Please message me here or 0487477061

14.01.2022 WANTED: A laminitic or Insulin Resistant pony Height - 11 to 14hh Age - 5 to 15yrs old Mare or gelding **Must have been the best kids riding pony ever!... If you have a pony in the back yard fitting this discription and you want to get rid of it, send me a msg. 0487477061

12.01.2022 I do love the Christmas season! Decorations went up today.

11.01.2022 A great read if you can sit still long enough!

09.01.2022 Dr Bowker is the world leader in hoof research. This paper describes the very early signs of laminitis & even some Navicular where we can completely change the negative impacts which inevitably lead to the worst. Highlights the early negative signs that are now classed as "normal" by vets, farriers, trimmers and owners!

07.01.2022 Both my own riding horses and every rehab horse that comes through here get to have regular body work. This is a very important part of the rehab process, especially if that horse is facing to go back into work which most of them do. Riding horses are at the same level as any professional athlete except most of their body issues are created by us, the rider! I don’t know one single human athlete who doesn’t get regular body work.

07.01.2022 To learn more important detail about the hoof, read Dr. Robert Bowker's proceedings from the 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference. Download is free. https://bit.ly/2zP9w1w

07.01.2022 This is Power, Powers hooves are what I call rock crushers! He is now 17 years old and still successfully competes in 80km endurance rides regularly without shoes or boots. Part reason for Powers rock crushing hooves, he has been barefoot trimmed since he was born, his diet has been one to maintain healthy hooves and his regular terrain for living and training on has included rock, every single day. If I want mine or my clients horses to be able to walk/trot & canter over rock, they must be able to walk over rock every day!

06.01.2022 Going barefoot. The initial transition period from shod to barefoot can be the hardest part of the process, especially psychologically for the owner. They see ...the feet breaking up around the old nail holes and they can panic, these breakages are for the most part superficial and cosmetic, but they can cause discomfort if particularly deep. For many horses, once past this transition period the feet just get better and better. Hoofcast.com is a great way of helping both the horse and the client through that transition period. For more discussion on barefoot vs shod follow this link. . https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/barefoot-vs-shod . See more

05.01.2022 Here is a radiograph of an almost two year old horse. It is that time of year when people get excited about getting their two year olds to a trainer to get star...ted under saddle. Here is a perfect example of why not to be in such a hurry. This horse will be two in May and when we sent these radiographs of his knees/carpus to a specialist at a university. We were told this horse should not be started in a training program for another 10-12 months because his growth plates in his knees were not closed enough. Starting a horse that is not physically mature enough can have long term effects like osteoarthritis and chronic lameness issues. If you have any doubt, you can always have radiographs done to see if the growth plates are closed enough for the work required by a training program. See more

05.01.2022 Amazing what a good grass season can do to them! Original pics as a 3 year old, not even 12 months ago and the new pics now. Partbred Arabian 4yr old, home bred mare. Dam: Macedonian Karma Sire: Allira Park Dark Wings

05.01.2022 Do you all remember Pablo, he was what vets and farriers call a fatal sinker where the pedal bone drops out through the sole and are promptly euthanised because with traditional farriery there is no hope of rehabilitation. Look at him go now!

04.01.2022 Might your equine have subclinical laminitis? Help is just a click away when you join our free outreach group: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main (scroll down to JOIN THIS GROUP). You'll hear from one of our volunteers promptly (check your spam folder if you don't see an email in your inbox).

01.01.2022 A thought-provoking read. By Jane Smiley Most horses pass from one human to another - some horsemen and women are patient and forgiving, others are rigorous and... demanding, others are cruel, others are ignorant. Horses have to learn how to, at the minimum, walk, trot, canter, gallop, go on trails and maybe jump, to be treated by the vet, all with sense and good manners. Talented Thoroughbreds must learn how to win races, and if they can't do that, they must learn how to negotiate courses and jump over strange obstacles without touching them, or do complicated dance like movements or control cattle or accommodate severely handicapped children and adults in therapy work. Many horses learn all of these things in the course of a single lifetime. Besides this, they learn to understand and fit into the successive social systems of other horses they meet along the way. A horse's life is rather like twenty years in foster care, or in and out of prison, while at the same time changing schools over and over and discovering that not only do the other students already have their own social groups, but that what you learned at the old school hasn't much application at the new one. We do not require as much of any other species, including humans. That horses frequently excel, that they exceed the expectations of their owners and trainers in such circumstances, is as much a testament to their intelligence and adaptability as to their relationship skills or their natural generosity or their inborn nature. That they sometimes manifest the same symptoms as abandoned orphans - distress, strange behaviors, anger, fear - is less surprising than that they usually don't. No one expects a child, or even a dog to develop its intellectual capacities living in a box 23 hours a day and then doing controlled exercises the remaining one. Mammal minds develop through social interaction and stimulation. A horse that seems "stupid", "slow", "stubborn", etc. might just have not gotten the chance to learn! Take care of your horses and treasure them.