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RE: [RC] horizontal hoof cracks?? - Jim HollandTwo major things. Injury of some kind of trauma to the coronary band, but usually this will not be across the entire hoof. Stress, which can cause a crack all the way across. Any unusual "change" in a horse's life will cause rings. Extreme stress, such as metabolic stress from an Endurance ride or an injury of almost any type can cause these rings to become a crack. You can see the major events in a horse's life over the last year by looking at his feet. You might find this interesting: http://www.equiworld.net/hoofcare/bare.htm and this: http://www.pedlar.com/stories/080104/fea_080104004.shtml These normally grow out without a problem with normal hoof care. Jim, Sun of Dimanche+, and Mahada Magic Richard T. "Jim" Holland Three Creeks Farm 175 Hells Hollow Drive Blue Ridge, Ga 30513 (706) 258-2830 www.threecreeksarabians.com Callsign KI4BEN -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jennifer Adam Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 1:09 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] horizontal hoof cracks?? Hi everyone - What causes horizontal hoof cracks, how do I prevent them, and how big of a problem are they?? My mare has a horizontal crack on her right rear, about 1/2 to 3/4" long, 1/2" from the coronary band. It was not there yesterday. I called my farrier (not the best, but he means well and he does come out in a pinch, bless his heart!) and he said it's nothing to worry about. It is superficial and doesn't go through the hoof wall. He said her feet are in great shape and he just rasped the edges and filed off a little of the toe. I asked what caused it and he said he didn't know, but I didn't need to be concerned. Well, I *am* concerned! My vet said it could be from stomping, if the flies were bothering her. I asked what I should do about it and he said use more fly spray! Grrrr. Any other ideas? Oh, and I don't use any hoof supplements, but I'm going to start! Thanks - Jen and Gypsy Dancer - errr...Gypsy Stomper! _________________________________________________________________ Call friends with PC-to-PC calling -- FREE http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-us&source=w lmailtagline =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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