In my experience the periople is a very soft layer
found at the top edge of the hoof. This protects this upper area from
dehydration. It often dries into a very thin layer and can swell up when
the horse's hoof gets wet.
Sometimes it is wider as a result of a long period
of wet weather, or if it is inflamed. But, in my experience it
doesn't descend down the entire foot!
"You can disagree--I can personally show you
horses where it has worked. I am riding one now that has had his feet
completely normalize after 18 months of shoeing him by leaving the shoe out
where the hoof wall should have been. By placing a support there, the
foot grew to that point. Previously, his heel was contracted on one
side--and no amount of barefoot trimming would change it, because simply
trimming did not put a support out where it was needed. It is not an
uncommon thing, and can be done by any farrier that truly understands hoof
balance. (And while the thread is about rasping, the forum deals with
how best to handle our horses so that they have maximal soundness and
health.) FWIW, the above horse now also continues to grow normally when
barefoot--something he had never done before. (And he is in his
teens...)"
Actually I am not a zealot nor a religious fanatic
about shoes vs no shoes. I didn't know that expressing one's views here
created labels. As to your statement above, I would love to see where this
has worked. I have never seen this and I am ALWAYS open to different
views, experiences and perceptions. Do you have a case study available?
I know many others that would be very interested in these results. I
think we all want what is best for our horses and provide according to our
capabilities. Not everyone has access to proficient farriers who can do
what you are saying is possible. In all sincerity, I would love to have
knowledge of this recovery.
candy
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