Hoof Balance and Trim

This little guy was born recently and will be available when he's weaned, I trim him mum and Dad and his sister, but he can't stay so he'll be very reasonably priced. If you wanted to meet him or his parents and sister he's in Brooksville. I'll include pics of his sister and dad in comments. An existing client I trim for is preferred😉

Ok obviously this hoof needs a good trim and the main issue was this horse was lame. She really just needed a set up trim and was actually moving much better post trim. What I wanted you to notice is how distortion which may be very subtle just after a trim and if kept up with every 4 to 5 weeks may not be present, but if left alone it really starts to show. This hoof is starting to show the extreme distortion which becomes exaggerated as more time goes by

More "crayons" 😉 for the triggered individuals. But for those who want to see, this illustrates a collapsing caudal structure.

I find it interesting that people think it's good form to comment in a rude way when not asked. Apparently I post BS with crayons and we are all crazy emotional women. Sorry nutcase women. Don't let this type of man deter you from viewing and asking questions. And then he says I have to block him lol.

Improving the caudal structure isn't about forcing a change. It's encouraging. Allowing the hoof to find its natural curves and build strength. Rehabbing takes time and patience. Sometimes it's subtle, other times it's dramatic. As long as the horse feels better and improves in natural movement....

I'm only focusing on the heel angle in these pictures. Sometimes it's more helpful to compartmentalize parts of the hoof. Taking pictures helps you see things that you may not pick up with your eyes, but when you see the hoof through a picture you are able to see more.

Satisfying lol