PART 4 – Sulcus Thrush – REAL WORLD Consequence – Barrel Horse Fail
So far in this series we have looked at: * What Sulcus Thrush is and how it affects your horse. * How to Recognize Sulcus Thrush * How Sulcus Thrush Creates Contracted Heels * The complete Solution on how to heal Sulcus Thrush.
Now it’s time to prove the point of how bad these heel cracks can be by giving you a Real World Consequence.
Now it’s time to get into exactly what we need to do to defeat Sulcus thrush – (and what NOT to do. ) See below to review some of the items covered in this video.
The saying goes, “No Hoof, No Horse.” Yet too many of us ignore Sulcus Thrush, or more likely don’t know what it is, and how to spot it and treat it properly. This first lesson gives the full explanation of sulcus thrush and explains why it can be such a big deal.
In the equine world, “Sulcus Thrush” is not very well known yet it can be devastating for a horse. Here at Four Oaks Farm Sport Horse Rehabilitation and Recovery Centre we have seen countless sport horses lose their jobs because of recurring soundness problems, and so often those problems can be completely avoided if we as horse owners know what to look for. This is a deep dive into one of those culprits.
