| BUDDY (2) |  |
| BREED | : | SB |
| AGE | : | 9 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 16 hh |
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COMMENTS
Buddy's hooves are very strong and have a tendency for more upward (rather than forward) type of growth. Because of infrequent trimming the heels are excessively high with weight distributed incorrectly onto the toe area. The after photos do not show a perfect hoof, however the hooves are well on their way to becoming strong, healthy and well functioning. |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
29.04.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
29.04.09 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Side View
29.04.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Side View
29.04.09 |
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High heels - observation
The heels are too high, which promotes a toe first landing. This inhibits extension of joints in the limb, places stress on the tendons and ligaments, and incorrectly distributes weight onto the front area of the hoof - an area not designed to incur such extreme force. (yellow arrows)
Action taken
By lowering the heel height as much as possible, the weight is more correctly distributed which promotes a heel strike. This results in the correct utilisation of shock absorption structures, expansion of the hoof and also extension of the limb.
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Splits and chips - observation
The splits, chips, cracks and breakages have occurred due to a combination of factors - usually poor hoof horn along with either infrequent or incorrect trimming.
Action taken
The splits, chips, cracks and breakages have been removed as much as possible. With consistent and correct trimming these will not reoccur.
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Coronet band - observation
Note the angle of the coronet band - it is almost ground parallel which indicates excessive weight bearing force is centred on the toe area rather than the heel.
Action taken
Immediately following this trim, the coronet angle is now improved.
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