The cracks don't go so deep in the middle. The vet said it's bacterial, and that the hofo got too long and too wet for too long. She said I should NOT soak it. So now I have iodine to put on it. Hopefully that'll help kill off the bacteria and harden the hoof up.
She also told me that the trim was uneven. Gargh.
Well, in about 2.5 weeks we're moving north. The vet told me that I should have a pro farrier trim him up there, too, because his feet have a lot of issues. $$. $$$.
On the plus side she says he overall looks great. Quite healthy. In fact, she said to not let him get any heavier than he is. She also said that he should probably get around 14 pounds of feed a day. Oh wow, when he was in from pasture I was feeding him over twice that. He doesn't need to put on any more weight though! Now he needs to get into shape. And to stop getting injured.
Not sure when I'll be able to get a saddle for him. I am feeling very discouraged and overwhelmed right now.
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