Re: RC: Re: quartercrack question/& shoes

[SANDYSROB@aol.com]

Hello Maggie,

The statement you made about, is the mule a natural 00 or is it being shod 
with 00.  I would like to know if you meant to much hoof off and thats why 
they need the smaller size shoe, not wanting to step on anyone's toes here, 
please, have always wondered about this and  just need to know.  My farrier, 
I think takes to much off and bends the shoes around and over the frog making 
it difficult, without working at it, to pick out the frog.  Lot's of 
quartercracks here in FL with the sand.

Sandy





In a message dated 03/05/2000 11:26:59 PM EST, mmieske@netonecom.net writes:

<< Do these cracks go all the way to the coronet band?  Is the mule barefoot
 or shod? Is the mule's foot naturally a double ought or is it just being
 shod with a 00? More information please.  Some chipping and cracking is
 normal for a barefoot horse (or mule) and is to be expected.  Not all the
 way to the coronet band though.  A true quarter crack will go up to the
 coronet band and may sometimes be the result of injury to the coronet band
 or can sometimes be genetic.... >>