Before I forget to post, here are the lateral view pics. I really like the balance that I see:
Front view:
And for those curious as to what the underside looks like:
Now the transition to barefoot isn't all fun and games. She moved really nicely yesterday, but her under-conditioned hooves are now no longer feeling quite so good after 24-hours of full pressure.
According to the barefooter who helped us, I can ride as soon as she's moving comfortably. She is sound right now, but not moving comfortably. She's freer in her shoulders, but a little hesitant with her front feet.
Here are some pics I took today in the round pen. Notice that in some of the pictures, she is very obviously not landing heel first up front:
Casts look good.
ReplyDeleteMy friend pointed out that there is a sale on Parker casting tape in the 10-roll case. It works just like equicast but isn't quite a sturdy so needs vettec superfast "shoes" or boots to help it last longer if the horse is not just in a stall. Here is the link to the casting tape on sale: http://orthotape.com/fiberglass_cast_tape_parker.asp?