| WIZARD |  |
| BREED | : | TB X Welsh |
| AGE | : | 6 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15 hh |
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COMMENTS
Wizard's shoes have been removed and with consistent 4 weekly trims his hooves will become strong, healthy and well functioning. |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
16.06.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
16.06.09 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Hind - Side View
16.06.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Hind - Side View
16.06.09 |
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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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Flat soles - observation
The soles are flat due to shoeing, incorrect weight distribution or lack of exercise.
Action taken
By correcting the distribution of weight along with increased movement, the hoof will function as a flexible structure, and the sole will naturally become more concave.
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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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