Ara
1994
Thoroughbred mare
07-30-08
Thoroughbreds, with their broad, flat coffin bones, quickly develop
underrun heels and flat feet when shod, or trimmed improperly.
While race training is thought to exacerbate these conditions, even
horses with no race training history frequently exhibit these
tendencies. Ara is a typical example. The upside of this
hoof conformation is that heel contraction is generally less of a
problem.
I left all
of the patchy sole Ara had to offer her as much protection as I could,
and took only a touch of heel. I beveled her toe, but not
radically. In two weeks, we'll see what is exfoliating, and what
is growing rapidly, and adjust her trim.
08-27-08
Ara's
hairline has relaxed noticeably, and her wall quality is already much
improved.
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