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  Discussion on Hoof slits
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Member:
Scooter

Posted on Sunday, Dec 10, 2006 - 8:53 am:

Hi Dr.O. When the old farrier was trimming my horses I noticed these "slits" in their hooves. They were on fronts and backs of all my horses. I have always wondered what causes them. Since I have gotten the new farrier, they seem to have disappeared. Just curious, if it is caused by poor trimming or enviroment. Thanks

Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 6:12 am:

Diane, are you talking about the cracks at the heels that run somewhat parallel to the rings that can be seen in the foot?
DrO
Member:
Scooter

Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 6:47 am:

Yes Dr.O. In the top pic they are at the bottom of the heel area and not quite so bad. In the bottom pic this horses hoof looked like it was ready to seperate and fall off. This horse in the 2nd pic has never foundered. Is it caused by under run heels?
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 9:39 am:

Yes I think the run under heels creates an abducting force on the wall causing the wall to crack and separate. I would love to post images of the way the feet look now for comparison.
DrO
Member:
Scooter

Posted on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 - 2:14 pm:

O.K. Dr.O. here are some pics from today, it is muddy out but you can see the slits are gone. The horse in the 1st set of pics is finally starting to come sound on his back hooves. The new farrier has only done these horses the last 3 trimmings and he said it would take awhile to get the hoof back to better form.


Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 - 6:56 am:

Thanks Diane,
DrO
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