Well, it started a couple weeks ago, Brandy was just a bit lame, then she was a bit more lame and then a bit better, then it got worse, but I kept checking for all kinds of things and nothing.. just this one spot on her heel, it was like there was a spot gaping out and it was tender inside. I had a booking and it was not urgent, but was in contact with my ferrier on the issue.

So it was confirmed on the ferrier visit that I was right on the reason and it would appear that ice got in under a bit and then it would have been pulled out like a plug, and even worse, it then got stuff back up with snow/ice/bedding, I have dug it out a number of time but of course in a matter of hours it fills back up.

So the cure is really simple, iodine mixed with Vaseline, I will need to clean it out daily, then cover the area with the iodine/Vaseline mix, one will help tough’n up the area, and the Vaseline will help keep the area cleaner for a just a bit longer.

The example that was given, was picture you skinning your finger, hurts, its tender, but not enough to bleed, but every time you push it, its tender again, and the only real cure is to be careful with that area, and to grow back the skin.

Same thing with Brandy, its tender, it needs to be cleaned, treated and then its a matter of time to allow it to grow and heal.. the good thing is that it happened at a time, when It can’t get thush etc, because of the cold temps, the bads news is was the dang ice/cold/sleet/snow that caused the issue.

But at least she is not the only one, lots of owners calling for the same type reason, but no winter riding for her, typically will take two to three months for her to properly heal up from where she is at today..

Thankfully, no stall rest, no reduced outdoor time, just daily care and she can keep her regular routine..

I guess I will need to dig out my horse training books and work on other skills over the next couple months, will see what we come up with..