Barefoot experts...coronet band injury

[Tiarella]

Hi, I had a horse vetted today and I just wanted to ask a quick question. He has an old scar on coronet band to back of heel and wondering if it would be a problem to make him barefoot. Vet advised not too as it would split and crack? I am really interested in barefoot and was hoping my potential new horse could be barefoot but I now have no idea if this is possible?

 

[Andalucian]

It doesn't usually cause a problem, but without seeing the hoof it's impossible to advise.

 

[Goldenstar]

How does the wall of the hoof look below the scar ?

 

[Tiarella]

If I'm honest I didn't totally look other than "oh yeah he has a scar there" and didn't think anything of it effecting him being barefoot. I ideally need a photo to show you but not possible as horse is many miles away! It isn't a big scar but does run through coronet band, bulb of heel and a bit of heel.

 

[deicinmerlyn]

My boy (BF) horriby injured his hind coronet band and I was worried that it would affect hoof growth but although there is a scar in the coronet band it has never affected the actual hoof.

 

[Tiarella]

I think it's quite difficult as many vets/farriers are still anti barefoot so trying not to worry too much but having no idea myself I thought I'd ask

 

[NZJenny]

My old mare had had a coronet injury that caused a ridge to grow down in the wall. She was a paddock monster, but it never caused any problems.

 

[Goldenstar]

I would be very suprised if it caused an issue if the wall below looks strong .

 

[EQUIDAE]

I'd take the advice of the vet as they have seen the horse and we haven't. Maybe ask for a second veterinary opinion?

 

[Polos Mum]

Can you ask the seller to send you a picture so you can share with your farrier/ trimmer?

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

I would get her on to a decent level of nutrition and fitness and try it, there should be no issue if the whole structure is sound, and if it is not then you can shoe. The vetting should indicate if there is a weakness. Tell the vet of your intention.

 

[EQUIDAE]

I've just realised you are considering buying this horse. Why take the risk - there are plenty of completely sound horses out there for sale. No foot, no horse

 

[Tiarella]

I bought the horse

He is completely sound :s but has a scar?