Horse Hoof Trimming - Hoof Photos


	Horse Hoof Trimming Photos This page illustrates how natural horse hoof trimming can restore health to a horse's hooves. The links below take you to case studies of some of the horses I trim. Many of these horses have major pathologies and which takes time to heal but you will see how a correct trim allows the hoof to start to recover straight away. You will notice how the angle of the toe wall improves - this is a common problem in the majority of shod and unshod hooves as often the breakover is allowed to get too far forward which not only causes problems such as tripping and overreaching but also puts undue stress on the laminar connection, weakening the hoof and setting it up for laminitis/founder. Also note how the heels are short so that the frog can play an active part in shock-absorption (high heels often lead to navicular problems). Another very common problem is flaring and it is often overlooked until the the horse becomes lame - see April's case study below. If you are at all concerned with the condition of your horse's hooves please get a second opinion. I am now offering a photo consultation service for people who don't have access to another professional - click here for more information. Case Studies Click on the links below to see each case study. Flaring, Rotation & Distal Descent Rory is a beautiful, 4 year old Arabian and when I first met her she had shoes on the fronts and bare in the hinds. Her owner was concerned as her current ... Beautiful, healthy hooves Not rated yet Here are some photos of a Rocky Mountain Horse that I have been trimming for a little over a year. He has fantastic feet with great concavity. The ... Laminitis - Mini Not rated yet Sophie - Mini - 11 years old: Sophie also had a laminitis attack a couple of years ago leading to seriously pathological feet. She was also receiving ... Laminitis - Long Term Not rated yet Missy - Appaloosa - 20+ years old: Missy had a laminitis attack two years ago leading to seriously pathological feet. But despite fairly regularly trimming ... Relatively Healthy Hooves Not rated yet Al - Arab/Andalucian - 20 year old: Al has great feet. The top pics shown a slightly overgrown pasture trimmed hoof. The bottom pics show the same hoof ... Severe Flaring & Imbalance Not rated yet April - TB x Draft - 10 years old: April's owner contacted me because April kept getting sore after each farrier trim. The soreness would last for 2-... Return from Horse Hoof Trimming to Natural Hoof Trimming	Like the information on this site? Downloadable ebook now available containing all the information on this site - over 100 pages - in an easy to print and navigate offline version. Click here for more information Learn more about hooves Attend a Trimming Clinic to learn how to trim Evaluate your horse's hooves Diagrams of an ideal hoof Performance barefoot horses Not sure exactly what a term means? Check out the glossary
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