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I'm trying to spread out the farrier work, mainly to ease up on the old back. Biz's hoof's were slightly splayed, a little long in the toe, and in need of a frog clean up.
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The after shot shows her still a little long in the toe, but without the "duck foot" appearance.
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The frog was a mess, with the growth growing out, and causing a pocket for crud to catch in and possibly cause bacterial growth. Not good! The nail was about 1/2 inch longer than it should be.
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A good frog and nail trim shows the hoof the way it should be. Good to go for another 8 weeks, or 100km, whichever comes first. The nail is still a little long to give some better traction. She can rest up Friday, then maybe a little ride on Saturday would be in order.
In case you are wondering about the striped hoof, it is a characteristic of an Appaloosa.
i was admiring her stripes. :) thanks for explaining that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nail:)... I thought the snow would be gone up there?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lesson! So, you do the farrier work yourself? Seems like a job that could be a bit interesting if the horse decided they didn't want you there! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I just learned something. But I'm glad the underside of my feet don't look like that :)
ReplyDeleteGood job, that Mare cleans up nice doesn't she.Clean her up and she can go anywhere:)
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