Update, White Line Disease

Tami · 07-31-2008, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickB.

I think I am perplexed.

LOL.

Thanks for trying.

Moostang · 07-31-2008, 06:14 AM

Do you think the hoof just wore down past the top of the crevice? Since you were soaking it I just wonder if it got soft and wore down that much.

Tami · 07-31-2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostang

Do you think the hoof just wore down past the top of the crevice? Since you were soaking it I just wonder if it got soft and wore down that much.

Excuse my lack of knowledge but I'm not sure what this means. What part of the hoof would wear down? Under the hoof wall? Does soaking cause this? And...is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Here's a picture of the toe carved out where last week we could dig some junk out. (double click to enlarge)

Moostang · 07-31-2008, 06:30 AM

I am assuming you were looking at the bottom of the hoof seeing the crevice, well if the horse wore down the hoof (naturally trimmed himself) then he may have basically trimmed out the crevice (I am assuming it wasn't that deep). Soaking the hooves can soften them up, so if the hoof was in need of trimming he may have did it himself (just trying to come up with some theory).
I guess a good way to tell is to look at that same hoof, there may be less of that crack you see on the outside (it would be shorter)

Tami · 08-18-2008, 02:18 PM

Just wanted to pass on the good news....my farrier was out today and says Red's hoof looks great. No signs of the white powdery stuff and his hoof is growing out beautifully.

07-31-2008, 06:14 AM	#12
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,910 Images: 681 Blog Entries: 55	Do you think the hoof just wore down past the top of the crevice? Since you were soaking it I just wonder if it got soft and wore down that much. __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug to the diet sodas http://moostangproductions.com

07-31-2008, 06:30 AM	#14
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,910 Images: 681 Blog Entries: 55	I am assuming you were looking at the bottom of the hoof seeing the crevice, well if the horse wore down the hoof (naturally trimmed himself) then he may have basically trimmed out the crevice (I am assuming it wasn't that deep). Soaking the hooves can soften them up, so if the hoof was in need of trimming he may have did it himself (just trying to come up with some theory). I guess a good way to tell is to look at that same hoof, there may be less of that crack you see on the outside (it would be shorter) __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug to the diet sodas http://moostangproductions.com

08-18-2008, 02:18 PM	#15
Tami Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 449 Images: 40	Just wanted to pass on the good news....my farrier was out today and says Red's hoof looks great. No signs of the white powdery stuff and his hoof is growing out beautifully. __________________ "I've been around horses my entire life, and still have so much to learn." (by Jesse, farrier for my 1st horse)

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