In a message dated 8/30/2004 9:57:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
Cristiano.Simson@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
The
blood is pumped by the increased pressure on the palmar/plantar blood vessels
inside the hoof when the horse bears weight on one limb. The hoof expansion
is part of a shock-absorbing mechanism to reduce concussion to the limb
structures (bones, cartilages, etc.) That is why we should avoid placing nails
or clips on the rear of the shoe. The two events happen at the same time,
but the hoof expansion/contraction is not pumping blood, the increased
pressure inside the hoof during weight bearing is.
Cristiano
von Simson, DVM
Excellent, another vet. Better free advice/opinions can't be had anywhere
that I know of. Beccy in Ut
