August 2004

Princeton toxic foundered in Spring of 2004 due to vaccinations. He was given all of his vaccinations at the same time, including Rhino, West Nile, and several more. Princeton’s feet were already unhealthy due to years of shoeings, which resulted in a reduced blood supply to the foot. The vaccinations where the last straw that pushed his body over the edge, resulting in founder. Princeton foundered primarily, but as is the often the case, became laminitic in the hind feet as well, meaning rotation was limited to the front feet while the back feet simply became inflamed.

Due to budget constraints of a young family, no x-rays were taken in the early stages. Further follow-up x-rays are expected later this year.

As of this writing, March 2005, Princeton is now ready for light duty, such as round pen work. He is progressing very well. Full recovery is expected by mid to late summer.

Suggestions to avoid such founder are, if you must vaccinate, break up the vaccines. Give one or two per week. Provide adequate time out of shoes to allow the inner hoof to repair and become stronger.

Click here to see another way of treating founder
(not recommended treatment)

August 6, 2004
Left front lateral view	Right front lateral view
Left front toe view	Right front toe view
Left front sole view	Right front sole view

October 23, 2004
Left front lateral view	Right front lateral view
Left front toe view	Right front toe view
Left front sole view	Right front sole view

December 12, 2004
Left front lateral view	Right front lateral view
Left front toe view	Right front toe view
Left front sole view	Right front sole view

Princeton's X-Rays - December 2004
Left front lateral	Right front lateral
Left hind lateral	Right hind lateral

December 2004

Movie - Leah and Princeton on July 9, 2005 (large file)

July 2005

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your horse's condition.