| HALLIE |  |
| BREED | : | Kaimanawa |
| AGE | : | 9 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 14 hh |
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COMMENTS
Hallie's hooves have not been trimmed frequently enough, and the excessive growth has resulted in a split. Unfortunately a vet has cut the split out, which is both invasive and ineffective, as the cause has not been addressed - which is simply excessive growth. By applying a correct barefoot trim, it has almost been removed, and by the next 4 weekly trim, it will be resolved completely. 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 Front - Side View
09.05.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
09.05.09 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Underneath View
09.05.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Underneath View
09.05.09 |
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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.
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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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 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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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.
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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