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Re: [RC] Almost Totally Sound Barefoot - Karen Sullivan


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From: "Don Huston" <donhuston@xxxxxxx>


My horse Datezz has been on R&R with a re-injured old splint since
Feb. He never was lame but the tendons below the big lump were
swelling after a 50 so it was time for a rest and xrays and vet
opinions. 10 days ago I trimmed up his hooves with a grinder, file
and knife.
looks good, only thing I would do a bit further is roll/bevel the hoof edge
a bit more.

Datezz still does not have a 30 degree hairline (about 25) and the
coronet band is pushed up above the quarters. I'm thinking that
scooping the quarters might help straighten that out, would that be
correct?

Don't obsess about angles...the hoof itself will tell you by landmarks where
to
rasp...don';t deliberately scoop the quarters; but follow the sole and you
might end
up with a natural scoop; some horses always seem a bit arched at the
hairline at
the quarters; even mustangs...

I am open to any and all comments. I only trim my 3 and make no claim
to be a pro. If I was to make a claim it would be for "perseverance"
even tho I was sorely tempted to go back to steel shoes. My only
advise would be to get your horse out barefoot and just spend time
walking everywhere and gradually increase the amount of time on the
nasty footing. Their hooves really will go sound with a barefoot trim
and walking time, not speed.

Mine all went barefoot two years ago and never looked back...all doing great
and
I do my own trimming; but no endurance yet...still, 40 to 50 miles over a
3-4 day camp
trip all barefoot and comfortable, even over rocks....as long as I keep up
with the
rasp on the edge rolling, I haven't needed a grinder yet!
check out
www.healthyhoof.com
www.hoofrehab.com
www.ironfreehoof.com

Karen



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