| MAC |  |
| BREED | : | TB |
| AGE | : | 12 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15.3 hh |
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COMMENTS
Mac has had shoes on his whole life and due to this, has weak and brittle hooves. With consistent and correct barefoot trimming, they will become strong, healthy and well functioning especially if he is exercised frequently on flat, firm surfaces. The after photos do not show a perfect hoof, and there was little improvement in the first trim, however the weight distribution has been corrected as much as possible. More photos of Mac's transformation coming soon!
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Side View
03.03.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Side View
03.03.09 |
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Under run heels - observation
The tendency for forward (rather than upward) hoof growth, along with incorrect or infrequent trimming has resulted in heels that have migrated too far forward, with downward force being concentrated in an area which has no support. (yellow dotted lines)
Action taken
By applying correct trimming techniques, heel support has been created as much as possible, and over time more upright growth will be encouraged.
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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.
Action taken
With each consecutive and consistent trim, the flares will be removed and will be resolved.
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Thin hoof walls - observation
Thin hoof walls can originate from a number of causes, and are often an indication that the hoof is not functioning as nature has designed. Often genetic tendencies are blamed for thin hoof walls, but it is more often the practice of shoeing, incorrect trimming or lack of exercise which has created hoof dysfunction, and therefore can be corrected very easily over time with owner commitment.
Action taken
With frequent correct barefoot trimming, along with plenty of exercise on hard, flat surfaces, hoof walls will become thick and healthy.
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