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| BREED | : | Warmblood |
| AGE | : | 1.5 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15 hh |
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COMMENTS
This youngster has massive excess growth, which on a less healthy or older horse would have most probably caused more severe problems. The after photos do not show a perfect hoof, however the hooves are well on their way to becoming strong, healthy and well functioning, as long as consistent and corrective trimming is maintained. |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Underneath View
17.06.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Underneath View
17.06.09 |
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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 arrow)
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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Long toes - observation
The toes are too long from either incorrect or infrequent trimming. Break over becomes difficult and excess force is placed on the toe area of the hoof resulting in compromised wall/laminar connection. (turquoise arrow)
Action taken
The excess toe has been removed as much as possible and a mustang roll applied according to the thickness of hoof wall. Leverage forces are removed, thus facilitating a tight wall/laminar connection.
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Flares all sides - observation
The tendency for flared (rather than upward) hoof growth in conjunction with stress from infrequent or incorrect trimming has resulted with probable stretching of the laminar/wall connection. (pink arrows)
Action taken
With each consecutive and consistent trim, the flares will be removed and will be resolved.
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Dead tissue on soles - observation
From lack of ground contact and/or movement, dead sole tissue has failed to exfoliate.
Action taken
After removal of built up dead tissue, the sole has transformed into a functional more concave structure.
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