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Taking a Crack at Hoof Wall Defects

How failures occur and the best techniques for farriers to help them heal
By Red Renchin posted on July 3, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
To say that the equine hoof wall is an amazing structure is a gross understatement. It must withstand a multitude of destructive forces from the environment — both man made and natural — and extreme concussive forces trying to tear it apart. Given these circumstances, it’s no wonder that failures occur.
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Caudal Heel Pain & Navicular Syndrome

Thinking more broadly about caudal heel pain, rather than focusing solely on the navicular bone, can help the hoof-care team develop an appropriate treatment
By Doug Russo posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases
When it comes to tackling caudal heel pain and navicular syndrome concerns, both farriers and vets got an in-depth lesson at a recent Iowa State University clinic on what the distinct differences can mean when treating horses with this ailment.
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Where Does the Problem Originate?

An extreme case of scoliosis and other issues provide a reminder to look beyond the feet and that conformation can limit what farriers can do to help a horse
By Jacob Butler CJF, AWCF posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming
Many times our eyes are drawn to the feet of the horse, since this is our specialty as farriers. As we look at the feet, we might identify various issues that are going on.
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Is There a Link Between Limb Length Disparity and Asymmetrical Feet?

A study measured the hooves of a small group of horses used in a previous study that examined limb length disparity
By Marc Jerram posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
A commonly encountered anomaly when the front feet of the horse are compared is the occurrence of two differently shaped and sized front feet, which can be defined as so-called “uneven” feet. Frequently the smaller hoof will be quite differently shaped from its partner, with more growth height occurring at the heels and converging compression marks occurring midway on the anterior hoof wall.
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