Plonkertonk
Member
Hi all
I am going to preface this by saying that I think my farrier is awesome.
However, my young horse has this wall crack.
The horse had 2 abcesses blow out the coronet band a month ish apart. The crack is along the hoof wall where the abcesses blew, so it appears to me there is a weakness in the hoof wall structure now.
I am concerned, she (farrier) is not. I feel that we should be doing more to stop this crack before it progresses any further or causes any secondary problems. Farrier says it'll grow out no problem, but we can shoe her if it'll make me feel better. The horse is turned away after being backed, and I'm torn as to what may be best!
Experienced advice greatfully received, either way.
Hopefully have attached photos.
I am going to preface this by saying that I think my farrier is awesome.
However, my young horse has this wall crack.
The horse had 2 abcesses blow out the coronet band a month ish apart. The crack is along the hoof wall where the abcesses blew, so it appears to me there is a weakness in the hoof wall structure now.
I am concerned, she (farrier) is not. I feel that we should be doing more to stop this crack before it progresses any further or causes any secondary problems. Farrier says it'll grow out no problem, but we can shoe her if it'll make me feel better. The horse is turned away after being backed, and I'm torn as to what may be best!
Experienced advice greatfully received, either way.
Hopefully have attached photos.
