An abscess in a horses hoof is a common problem, but below is a riding horse who suffered with a severe abscess and needed specialist work to stabilize the hoof and give it some protection. Unfortunatly the owner didnt follow up on the extra care needed and the hoof had extensive separation and damage and the horse required a resection to repair the problem. Below you can see the shoeing by farrier Dave Farley with the one 7 months later by Hank Chisholm.
Dig deep, Keep going, Stick with it, are all sayings that have been drilled into us since childhood. During an incredibly challenging time like this it takes a tough cookie not to fall face first into that downward spiral of familiar! …
Nekoma piebald coloured jumping stallion, sired by Irco, winner of numerous puissance competitions and other international competitions - Nekoma - Showjumping Stallion