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Ara
1994
Thoroughbred mare
Initial Assessment
Thoroughbreds, with their broad, flat coffin bones, quickly develop
underrun heels and flat feet when shod, or trimmed improperly. While
race training is thought to exacerbate these conditions, even horses
with no race training history frequently exhibit these tendencies. Ara
is a typical example. The upside of this hoof conformation is that
heel contraction is generally less of a problem.
Trim Notes
07-30-08
I left all of the patchy sole Ara had to offer her as much protection
as I could, and took only a touch of heel. I beveled her toe, but not
radically. In two weeks, we'll see what is exfoliating, and what is
growing rapidly, and adjust her trim.
08-27-08
Ara's hairline has relaxed noticeably, and her wall quality is already
much improved.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
    
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