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Flapper pads for under run heels?

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After months of intermittent lameness in different limbs depending on direction etc. I called the vet out with the assumption that I was looking at joint pain, possible hock/stifle. Vet did full lameness exam and came to the conclusion that his lameness is due to heel pain because his heels are so under run, he's basically walking on his heel bulbs. She recommended shoes all around with leather pads up front.

I did some (maybe too much) research and found "flapper" or "flip flop" pads that supposedly help with under run heel pain. Has anyone used these before? Opinions? I can get photos of his feet if that would help.
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I can't offer much advice on the pads, however I am interested to hear what others have to say, as my mare has a similar issue with her hind feet, though she only wears the outsides of her hind heels out, giving her a perpetual lean (hasn't quite progressed into a rollover yet). As for scratches on the back of the pasterns, that is quite common in horses, especially where they have white skin such as areas with white markings. My old mare has had it in the past when we lived at my parent's, but not since changing properties. Unfortunately, it seems that once it is in an area your horse will be at risk. I've known people to just leave it and let it heal on its own, but I had good success with applying a vet-prescribed ointment and keeping it bandaged along with doing my best to avoid mud & moist areas (which I know can be hard). Some people swear by swat, M.T.G, or even fiebings though
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