Rood & Riddle Equine Podiatry

08/30/2024

🌟Excited to be part of such an incredible opportunity🌟
Looking forward to contributing and seeing the next generation of veterinarians thrive in their passion for equine practice!🐴

08/23/2024

🐴😂Funny Friday!!😂🐴
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08/08/2024

Excited to share this fantastic podcast featuring Dr. Andrew van Eps, who was one of our esteemed speakers at our International Podiatry Conference! Don't miss out on his insights and expertise.

🚨 NEW STALLSIDE EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

Breaking Ground in Laminitis Research with Dr. Andrew van Eps

In this episode of StallSide, we are joined by Dr. Andrew van Eps, originally from Australia, who is a leading researcher at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in equine laminitis. Dr. van Eps shares his groundbreaking findings and the latest advancements in understanding, preventing, and treating this debilitating condition focusing on cooling therapy. Discover insights and gain valuable practical knowledge from the van Eps Laminitis and Endocrinology Laboratory at New Bolton Center, which is dedicated to unraveling the critical events driving laminitis under different circumstances to develop reliable means of prevention and treatment.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/M788CQHNdKI?si=KJC5hPHwY3A_uf_a

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08/02/2024

Case of the Month!

This has been a unique and challenging undertaking, but we are very excited with our current progress.

An 8 year old warmblood presented to the clinic for a chronic non-healing wound of approximately four years duration of the medial right hind pastern and coronary band. The wound was prone to re-injury and had developed extensive scar tissue and inflammation of the adjacent skin. The medial heel was sheared proximally further preventing healing due to excessive motion and interference of the scar tissue during fetlock excursion under load. Upon evaluation, canker was found within the body of the frog and extending onto the caudal aspect of the scar between the heel bulbs.

A multi-faceted treatment plan was initiated to improve hoof morphology and the impinged sheared heel, debride and treat canker, excise the non-healing scar tissue, and lastly to treat the coronitis/skin inflammation throughout the pastern.

A steel modified bar shoe (we have named it the St. Louis Bar Shoe due to the arch) was applied to allow access to the canker debridement area while also allowing aggressive floating of the medial heel from the chronic quarter crack caudally. The hope was to allow the hoof to settle down out of the way of the pastern.

Aggressive canker debridement was performed via surgical removal of diseased tissue and extensive cauterization. A hospital treatment plate was placed to protect the affected area and allow medication to be administered long term.

Not to be taken lightly, the decision to proceed with complete wound revision was chosen as the best chance for this horse to heal. Bulk surgical excision of the scar tissue was performed under general anesthesia in the afternoon following morning shoeing and canker debridement. The tissue was removed deeply and just superficial to the underlying collateral cartilage and neuro-vascular tissues feeding into the hoof. Light cauterization of the surgical site was performed to assist with bleeding as well as "resetting" the previously affected tissue.

The picture series spans approximately 10 weeks with the last just being taken recently. The wound site healing, hoof conformation improvements, and canker treatment are extremely promising. Barring unforeseen complications, this horse should be able to re-enter a show career and live a normal life.

07/26/2024

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07/22/2024

07/19/2024

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07/12/2024

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07/08/2024

🐴💪Celebrating National Farriers Week!💪🐴

As we celebrate National Farriers Week, we highlight the dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in the health and well-being of our beloved equines.
From meticulously shaping hooves and shoes to ensuring proper balance and comfort, farriers blend expertise with a deep understanding of equine anatomy and behavior.

This week, let's recognize and appreciate the hard work, passion, and commitment that farriers bring to their craft. Whether they are working with competitive athletes, cherished companions, or working horses, their dedication keeps our equine partners sound and strong.

To all the farriers, we salute you! Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a world of difference. Your contributions to the equine community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your commitment and passion for the craft.

Let's come together to recognize and celebrate these heroes of the equine world!

Happy Farriers Week!!

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth Of July!! As we celebrate Independence Day, here are some tips to keep your equine companions safe during the festivities:

-Keep your horses in a familiar and secure environment, such as their stalls or paddocks.
-Play music or radio to help mask the sound of fireworks.
-Double-check that all fencing and gates are secure to avoid spooking and runaways.
-Talk to your veterinarian about sedatives or other calming measures.
-Leave the lights on to minimize light flashes.

Wishing you a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/02/2024

🐴CASE OF THE MONTH!💪

This 14 year old Quarter Horse presented for severe chronic laminitis. Due to the significant amount of rotation and other factors, the owner elected to do a deep digital flexor tendon Tenotomy.

This surgery and associated shoeing is performed by transecting the DDFT (shown mid Cannon) which is the tendon that is causing the rotation by overpowering the weakened lamina. The boney column is then realigned and the foot stabilized to allow new wall growth parallel to the new angle of the coffin bone. It takes about a year for a new wall to fully grow out.

Historically this surgery has only been used as a salvage technique, however as they are getting done earlier we are seeing better long term success. This horse was barefooted six months after surgery and has continued to live a long and comfortable life.

06/28/2024

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06/21/2024

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06/18/2024

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06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! Thankful and grateful to all the fathers and father figures for all that you do every day!

06/14/2024

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06/07/2024

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06/03/2024

🧲🐴💪Case Of The Month🧲🐴💪
This horse presented because it would sporadically bleed from its feet but wasn’t showing any significant lameness. It had been treated with a variety of anti bacterials however it didn’t respond and only continued to get worse.

This horse was diagnosed with canker and treated under local anesthesia with sharp debridement and cautery in addition to systemic antibiotics and topical medication. A SoundHorse Sigafoos series one treatment plate was used to help stabilize the foot as it healed in addition to giving us access to the infected area. A firm dental impression material was used under the treatment plate to apply pressure to the area to prevent regrow of canker.

Aftercare is key in these cases and the owner did a wonderful job resulting in rapid resolution of the infection and regrowth of healthy underlying tissues. At reset, the foot was reevaluated, trimmed and an additional treatment plate applied. And six weeks later, the foot was stabilized and grown out enough that we were able to switch back to a regular nail on shoe.

05/31/2024

What a great success story! Thank you for sharing!

05/31/2024

😂😂🐴🧲Funny Friday😂😂
Enjoy your weekend!!!

05/27/2024

🇺🇸Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed. We remember and honor you today and always.🇺🇸

05/24/2024

05/20/2024

Dr. Fleming recently contributed to two educational clinics this month. The first was the NAEP Regional Wetlab in Calgary, Alberta featuring the High/Low Horse. And just this weekend, he was part of the Keep 'Em Ringin Benefit Clinic honoring the late Scott Collier, a beloved Virginia farrier that gave unending support to the farrier industry. He is well known for his Scott Anvil company, but also as a mentor to many and a huge proponent of furthering farriery.

05/17/2024

🐴Funny Friday!😂
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05/12/2024

🌷🌷Happy Mother's Day!!🌷🌷
Today let's celebrate You! Your love, your wisdom, your laughter and your grace. Here's to you and all the love you give, today and every day. May your day be filled with joy and happiness!💖💖

05/10/2024

🐴🤣🧲Funny Friday!!🐴😂
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05/04/2024

🏇🏇🌹🌹The Greatest Two Minutes In Sports are here!!🌹🌹🏇🏇

The Kentucky Derby - It's a celebration of tradition, pageantry, and the enduring spirit of the human and equine athletes who grace the track each year. And for those two minutes, as the horses thunder down the track, the world holds its breath, captivated by the magic of the Derby. May all the human and equine athletes have a safe and exhilarating race, and may the spirit of the Derby continue to inspire generations to come!🏇🏇🌹🌹

05/03/2024

🐎🌸🌸Lillies for the Fillies🌸🌸It's Oaks Day!!🌸🌸Today is all about the ladies🌸🌸🐎Wishing all the participants of the Kentucky Oaks the best of luck!!🐎🐎🐎🐎🌸🌸🌸🌸