Arrived August 2022 - Rehabilitation, grass affected and shoe to barefoot transition

Age: 13

Breed: Irish Draught X Thoroughbred 

Height: 16.2hh

Medical Issues: - Diagnosed with Arthritis and a asymmetric pelvis - grass affected.

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Day of arrival:

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Louie is here with us for 6 months to undergo some rehabilitation regarding his 'grass-affected' related behavioural issues, specifically surrounding being explosive under the saddle. His owner also had his shoes removed 2 weeks prior to his arrival so he could be rehabilitated with us. 

16th of August, 2022 - first trim:

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Front left, before trim -

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Back left, before trim -

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Front left, after trim -

14th of September, 2022 - second trim:

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15th October, 2022 - third trim:

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Louie is making great progress with his hoof transformation and we are now starting to see some really positive changes. From the side view pictures we can see Louie is starting to build some heel and his digital cushion is also starting to improve, which appears more rounded and less pointy looking. From the sole pictures we can see just how much his heels have widened in a month, in addition to his water line becoming more predominant and the Lamini beginning to tighten.  

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Front left (before trim) -

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