Navicular Problems in Horses

Whether you call it navicular disease or navicular syndrome, heel pain and any issues related to the navicular bone are concerning to any horse owner. SmartPak Hoof Health Consultant, Danvers Child, CJF, explains how you can help support your horse with corrective shoeing and proper management. This expert farrier also reviews why proper circulation to the foot is a vital component of overall hoof health in the horse.

[@foghornleg90]

We used Gluquestrian to deal with the Navicular Syndrome in our horse. It was the only supplement on the market we could find that actually didn't just block the pain, and allow things to get worse.

[@patslark]

When you vet is leaning towards diagnosing Navicular, it's important to rule out an abscess through the whiteline of the bar. Very often the symptoms referred to in this video are exactly the same as what we see in whiteline abscess at the bar. So if no issues can be seen in the navicular bone, that syndrome is likely not the culprit. But whiteline abscesses cannot be seen in xrays or even MRIs often. Once shoes have been applied, the progression and finally rupture and healing from whiteline abscesses is stalled out so the off/on lameness continues for a very long time. Often until the horse is deemed useless and put down.

[@speedstacker51]

Interesting video! My OTTB has navicular disease and is on wedges and has thrived with them. (Not to say it's the best for every horse) Luckily we are still able to rise regularly- basic dressage, trail riding, and hunter paces! It stinks for your first horse to have this condition but we're very lucky :)

[@kaylamaguire1617]

angelswave88 the wedges are just a mask to cover the problem.Its actually making the hoof weaker.my OTTB is barefoot and does eventing and he’s never gone lame and has had the healthiest feet.

[@janicecanaday2704]

@@kaylamaguire1617 this is actually a false statement. every horse and hoof is different based off a number of things such as diet, weight, hoof angulation etc.. im glad your horse does well barefoot

[@kaylamaguire1617]

Janice Canaday it’s a fact not an opinion

[@sophiasmith4015]

I have a horse with thst disease, can u ride him with this disease.

[@smartpak]

Hi Sophia, thanks for your question. Because every horse is different, it's best to talk to your health care team (your veterinarian and hoof care professionals, mainly) about what you should and shouldn't do in your situation and with your particular horse. Our staff veterinarian, Dr. Lydia Gray, also wrote a very helpful blog on this topic, which you may want to check out: bit.ly/1h7uQ3n Good luck! - SmartPaker Nels

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

The depucted demonstration hoof has side bone.

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

Depicted. I'm a trainer specializing in "mystery" lameness. This is a legit video.

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

NOT.

[@canterlevi]

I have no idea what he’s talking about. 😖 Very difficult to understand.

[@biharhorserace6716]

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