| MERRY |  |
| BREED | : | Percheron Cross |
| AGE | : | 12 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15.3 hh |
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COMMENTS
Merry had been trimmed for many months by a qualified Strasser trained barefoot hoof professional, and yet had flat, overgrown, chipped and flared hooves. The after photos do not show a perfect hoof, and it will take time for them to progress into a correct shape because of the excessive amount of overgrowth, however the hooves are well on their way to becoming strong, healthy and well functioning.
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Hind - Side View
07.01.08 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Hind - Side View
07.01.08 |
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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 arrow)
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 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. (pink arrow)
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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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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