The position of the distal phalanx is critical when it comes to both hoof health and capsule shape. The shape of the hoof capsule will be determined and prescribed by the shape of the sole arch.

The sole arch can be very deep (cupped foot) or it can be flat and shallow (flat foot).

In part two of his presentation on the distal phalanx, Hall of Fame farrier and researcher Mike Savoldi will share strategies to learn how to work with the foot instead of dictating to it.

With modern diagnosing tools it becomes obvious that pathology does not always agree with biomechanics and so new techniques must be developed in order to control or prevent the developing pathologies.