Q & A with The Vet

FREEDOM FOR THE FEET : Stepping out of steel shoes in style

We are intertwined, heart, mind and soul with these animals.

They perform for us with a work ethic rarely seen in human circles, and become capable of so much more when we allow their feet to function properly.

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Barefoot Movement

What is the greatest difference you see in the barefoot ‘movement’ of today compared to when you first started? Do you see the trend growing in popularity and if so, why? What’s changed in our horse society that is making it more receptive now?

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If you have a question for Dr. Tom you can email him or post a comment here and he will respond as soon as he can.

Help in Italy

Good morning Dr. Teskey,

I write from Italy and I do not speak English, I serve me of the
translator automatic.  I hope this is comprehensible!  I
have read to some its articles on the web page of interesting and I
have finds them to you a lot. In one of these me it seems that it is
explicitly against the use of caustics. My veterinary has advised the
caustics to me for my old horse of twenty years, arthrosis sufferer.
It has not known to indicate other alternatives to me. Exist cures
alternatives to the caustics? I would be much happy one of being able
to help my horse.

Thanks for the aid.

M

Hi M,

I think it is best to try using some of the supplements available for
Arthrosis in horses.  One is called MSM which is Methyl Sulfonyl
Methane, another is Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate.  I would try
the MSM first giving a double dose for two weeks to see if any
improvement.  Also, keep your horse in a big open area so it can move
around as much as possible, do not put in a stall or small space.  It
is very important to allow the horse to move around all the time, day
and night.  Using hoof boots with "Comfort Pads" installed also help
these horses feel a lot better.  Do a search on the computer for
these supplements I have listed and also do a search for "horses and
arthrosis."

Sincerely,

Dr. Tom T.

Wonderful Articles

Dr. Teskey,

I just want to say what wonderful articles you have posted.  You write with authority, truth, validity & honesty.  Your work is well appreciated.  Thank you for sharing your work.

Best regards,
Lisa

Thank you, Lisa...it's nice to get emails like yours.  I need to find more time to write!

Take care,

Dr. Tom

Looking for barefoot trimmer

Hi Dr. Teskey,

 

We are from Wyoming and have just started to do the bare foot trimming on our horses.  Is there anyone around Wyoming that does this or is there any good clinics that my husband could go to that would be close to Wyoming?  Thanks for any help you could give us on this.

Hi there,

I would look on some of the websites out there.  Some of them have lists of trimmers.  I know that Easy Care, Inc. has recently added a list, and Pete Ramey's site at www.hoofrehab.com has a list.  He is also one that does excellent seminars.  You could look at his schedule to see what he has booked for the coming year.

I also have a "trimming manual" you can download off that EasyCare's website, so you can see the basics.  It is very easy to learn and is fun to work on your own horses a little, too.

Take care,

Dr. TT

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