Cracked hooves - Should I be worried? (photos)

katiebalmer

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I'm not sure how to add photos to a thread but I've tried. If they don't work I'll try something else!
My gelding has a few big cracks from the bottom of his shoe up to where the nail is.
Should I be worried or do something about it?
He also has red marks (looks like bruising) near his coronet band.
He's due to be shod in 3 weeks, so will consult my farrier then but I don't want to wait that long just in case!
I hope it's nothing serious.

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99% of cracks that are from the nail down mean there is a conflict between the shoe/nail and wall.
If you wish to PM me I can go into the reasons and how to stop them.
 
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