| PETAL |  |
| BREED | : | Andalucian x TB |
| AGE | : | 5 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15.1 hh |
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COMMENTS
Petal has been barefoot her whole life, however in the past has not been trimmed according to correct barefoot trimming principles. Despite this, her hooves are naturally very strong with fast forward type growth. |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
20.04.08 |
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After 1 Year
Right Front - Side View
04.07.09 |
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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 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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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. (turquoise arrow)
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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Coronet band - observation
Note the angle of the coronet band - it is almost ground parallel which indicates excessive weight bearing force is centred on the toe area rather than the heel.
Action taken
The coronet angle is now improved.
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