Bit of worry

Sunday teatime I noticed Star was pottering about on her front feet. She was shifting her weight a lot and holding up the front right one. We've had a fair bit of rain lately and so there is a bit more grass growth and laminitis (founder) was my biggest worry. The problem with Star is she's so darn hairy it's nigh on impossible to find her digital pulses. Her feet are often warm to the touch too, so that's not a reliable indicator. I felt around the coronary band which didn't seem swollen or uncomfortable either and I tested the hoof underneath which also seemed pain free. It's the first time since I've had her I've ever seen her footsore, so I kept her in overnight with just hay and straw. Thankfully Monday morning she was looking much better and was sound in walk so I think it must have been something to do with the trim. Star had built up quite a bit of horn on her heels so maybe that was the cause, bit like going form heels to flats. I'm just glad it wasn't laminitis although I am keeping a close eye on her and the grass growth. Grass is such annoying stuff, not enough when you want it and too much when you don't!!