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In my opinion, this is a dangerous method to use to determine breakover 
or toe length.  The 1/2" of new growth is indicative of  hoof wall 
separation and trimming/shoeing methods that depend upon this method to 
determine if the toe needs trimming are playing with fire in regard to 
hoof health.  In a healthy hoof there should be no deviation of the 
angle of growth when viewing the dorsal hoof wall.   The deviation is 
actually the separation of the hoof wall from the coffin bone on the 
lower portion of the coffin bone which is caused by the  hoof wall being 
chronically too long.

Karen



Referenced Post:
Viewing the hoof from the side, look at the top 1/2 inch of the hoof 
wall close to the coronet band. This top 1/2 inch is new growth and 
indicates the angle at which that hoof wants to grow. If you take an 
imaginary line down this angle to the ground you will know where the toe 
should be. 
 

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