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| BREED | : | Warm Blood X |
| AGE | : | Unknown |
| HEIGHT | : | 15 hh |
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COMMENTS
Elle has always had shoes on, however has abscessed previously. Her shoes were removed 8 weeks prior to the trim, and the last abscess she has had was growing out. (orange dotted circle). 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
17.01.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Hind - Side View
17.01.09 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Hind - Front View
17.01.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Hind - Front View
17.01.09 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Underneath View
17.01.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Underneath View
17.01.09 |
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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. (yellow 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. (turquoise arrows)
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. (pink arrow)
Action taken
With each consecutive and consistent trim, the flares will be removed and will be resolved.
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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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