Since having new farrier, November 09 M has been going well (I actually wanted to go barefoot but was advised against by vet). Then two months ago I noticed his near hind was growing a bit skewed out to left (never happened before) asked farrier about it - he says that's just him. Well it's bloody NOT!
Anyway, hopping lame last week coming out of stable with swollen ankle. Took shoe off, vet though it was an abscess. A bit better but still the wierd enlargement of that ankle/pastern. Def no abscess. No heat. Called vet back today and she said call back if no improvement after 2 weeks. I'm sure she's fobbing me off.
I'm at my wits end with farrier and vet. Already sacked farrier and thinking about changing vets as Bushy Equine are CRAP.
Thing is, I can't even put it down to riding as I can't due to shoulder injury. He's hardly been ridden since he was last shod 4 weeks ago.
Has anyone ever had this before? Is it ringbone? Is it tendonitis?
Can you tell I'm steaming? :stomp:
Anyway, hopping lame last week coming out of stable with swollen ankle. Took shoe off, vet though it was an abscess. A bit better but still the wierd enlargement of that ankle/pastern. Def no abscess. No heat. Called vet back today and she said call back if no improvement after 2 weeks. I'm sure she's fobbing me off.
I'm at my wits end with farrier and vet. Already sacked farrier and thinking about changing vets as Bushy Equine are CRAP.
Thing is, I can't even put it down to riding as I can't due to shoulder injury. He's hardly been ridden since he was last shod 4 weeks ago.
Has anyone ever had this before? Is it ringbone? Is it tendonitis?
Can you tell I'm steaming? :stomp: