| SAM |  |
| BREED | : | TB |
| AGE | : | 19 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15.1 hh |
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COMMENTS
Sam has had shoes on his front hooves all his life. After trimming his hind hooves, the owner decided to have his front shoes removed also, and he is now completely barefoot. The after photos show Sam's hind hooves, and they are not perfect, however are well on their way to becoming strong, healthy and well functioning. More photos of Sam's front hooves and overall transformation coming soon! |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Hind - Underneath View
06.01.08 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Hind - Underneath View
06.01.08 |
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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. (yellow arrow)
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 one side - observation
Misalignment of the skeletal structure or incorrect trimming has contributed to excessive strain on one side of the hoof. Because of this uneven weight distribution, one side has grown long and flared which indicates there is probable stretching of the laminar/wall connection.
Action taken
The alignment is now corrected and supported as much as possible. With each consecutive and consistent trim the flaring will be resolved.
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