Here we can see lots of cracks and faint stress rings in the hoof wall, stress rings can occur in the sub-clinical stage and therefore it is imperative to act promptly, particularly if recent stress rings are visible near the coronary band. If you notice cracks in your horse's hooves, it could be a sign of weak hoof walls. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor nutrition, lack of exercise, lack of hoofcare or unsuitable boarding conditions. It's important to work with us to develop a hoof care plan that addresses these issues and promotes healthy hoof growth.

The visibly weak hoof wall with cracks is often attributed to a deficient diet. This is the case with this horse, as well as a serious lack of hoofcare.

A glimpse of underneath -the widening of Stratum lamellatum and trush. Thrush is also a symptom of WHID (Whole Horse Inflammatory Disease).

Measurements are taken both before and after each trimming cycle to monitor the healing progress of the horse and provide guidance for our trims.

Healing takes time and patience, check back in March 2025.

Healing takes time and patience, check back in March 2025.