| RAZ |  |
| BREED | : | Warmblood |
| AGE | : | 2.5 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15.3 hh |
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COMMENTS
This youngster has more upright (rather than forward) growth. The heels have grown excessively high from infrequent trimming, which places weight distribution incorrectly onto the extremely long toe area. Because of the excess and untrimmed growth Raz has developed a split which is easily resolved with a correct trim. 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 Hind - Side View
17.06.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Hind - Side View
17.06.09 |
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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 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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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 arrows)
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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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. (pink dotted circle)
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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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. (orange 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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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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