YOUNG HORSES' FEET.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19218, 6 January 1926, Page 13

YOUNG HORSES' FEET.

THE VALUE OF ATTENTION. With a considerable number of young horses out at grass, some of them turned away a good distance from their homes, the importance must ever be kept in view of having their feet frequently looked to. True, it may be argued that, with the ground in many parts on tho soft side, the need for such is not so necessary as when the ground is very hard. This, however, is . a fallacy which should at once be dispelled, for (says an English writer), quite irrespective of the state of the ground, a look over the feet at least once in three weeks, even if the animal appears to bo allright, is time very well spent, as it will indicate whether the feet require any immediate attention in the way of dressing, or whether they will be the better left alone for a longer period. Despite the continuous increase of motor traffic, the old adage, "No foot, no horse," was never more applicable than at the present time. Neglect of the feet will sooner or later, result in lameness, whereas, on the other hand, periodical attention in this respect will be one means of early detection of any defect which may be showing itself and which, if taken in time, may be quickly rectified, while, too, if the animal is, on the other hand, allright, the owner will be all the more satisfied.