What is this? * Hoof Pics Added*

ahorseofcourse · 01-02-2009, 02:38 PM

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Dawn · 01-02-2009, 02:48 PM

How often is she trimmed? How long has your current farrier been trimming her?

Overall, I see a bad trim job. Her hooves are very unbalanced, and she has sheared heels on the front feet.

The hind feet look (to me) as if the farrier did a vertical cut. It could be from wear, but really looks like a vertical cut.

If she's dragging her feet that much, you need to look at hoof form first. (Which, imo, is lacking.) And secondly chiropractic issues (I know you have). Which brings us back to hoof form.

But yes, horse is in need of a good trim.

ahorseofcourse · 01-02-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

How often is she trimmed? How long has your current farrier been trimming her?

Overall, I see a bad trim job. Her hooves are very unbalanced, and she has sheared heels on the front feet.

The hind feet look (to me) as if the farrier did a vertical cut. It could be from wear, but really looks like a vertical cut.

If she's dragging her feet that much, you need to look at hoof form first. (Which, imo, is lacking.) And secondly chiropractic issues (I know you have). Which brings us back to hoof form.

But yes, horse is in need of a good trim.

What is a vertical cut? I will most likely have the chiro out again and try out the farrier my friend use's.

Dawn · 01-02-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ahorseofcourse

What is a vertical cut? I will most likely have the chiro out again and try out the farrier my friend use's.

Can you let me know the other info I asked? That could make a big difference in my overall impression.

A vertical cut is exactly what it sounds like. A cut on the hoof that is vertical (in the toe area). To put it quite simply, you chop off the front portion of the toe at a right angle with the ground. It's used as a method of backing up the toe and moving back the breakover.

ahorseofcourse · 01-02-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

How often is she trimmed? How long has your current farrier been trimming her?

Overall, I see a bad trim job. Her hooves are very unbalanced, and she has sheared heels on the front feet.

The hind feet look (to me) as if the farrier did a vertical cut. It could be from wear, but really looks like a vertical cut.

If she's dragging her feet that much, you need to look at hoof form first. (Which, imo, is lacking.) And secondly chiropractic issues (I know you have). Which brings us back to hoof form.

But yes, horse is in need of a good trim.

She is trimmed about every 6-7 weeks. Her current farrier has been trimming her for hm I would about 8 months to a year?

Dawn · 01-02-2009, 06:49 PM

Then I think you should either have a serious discussion with your farrier and move the trims to 4-5 weeks. Or get a new (capable) farrier, and move the trims to 4-5 weeks.

ahorseofcourse · 01-02-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

Then I think you should either have a serious discussion with your farrier and move the trims to 4-5 weeks. Or get a new (capable) farrier, and move the trims to 4-5 weeks.

I am going to get a new farrier. Do you think her hoof problems could be the cause of her issues? After the new farrier comes out, do you think I should still call the chiro out? Or just wait to see how she does?

Dawn · 01-02-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ahorseofcourse

I am going to get a new farrier. Do you think her hoof problems could be the cause of her issues? After the new farrier comes out, do you think I should still call the chiro out? Or just wait to see how she does?

They could be, or at the least making them worse. It probably would be a good idea to have the chiro back out again after a few visits from the new farrier. Even with an improved trim, if something is already out of whack, it can cause abnormal hoof wear.

ahorseofcourse · 01-02-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn

They could be, or at the least making them worse. It probably would be a good idea to have the chiro back out again after a few visits from the new farrier. Even with an improved trim, if something is already out of whack, it can cause abnormal hoof wear.

Alright, will do. Dawn, thank you so much for helping me, you really have alway's stepped in and given great advice to me. Thank you.

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01-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#22
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 37,203 Images: 1580	How often is she trimmed? How long has your current farrier been trimming her? Overall, I see a bad trim job. Her hooves are very unbalanced, and she has sheared heels on the front feet. The hind feet look (to me) as if the farrier did a vertical cut. It could be from wear, but really looks like a vertical cut. If she's dragging her feet that much, you need to look at hoof form first. (Which, imo, is lacking.) And secondly chiropractic issues (I know you have). Which brings us back to hoof form. But yes, horse is in need of a good trim.