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Felino
Andalusian Gelding
Initial Assessment
Long heels, toes trimmed aggressively from the bottom, chronic frog
infection, and the most base-narrow HIND hooves I've come across yet.
Fortunately, Felino is relatively young, and proper trimming and
diligent hoof hygiene should start Felino on the road to balanced,
healthy hooves.
All four of Felino's feet show an elongated hoof capsule, with the
frog drawn far forward of 2/3's of the length of the foot from heel
purchase to toe. His heels are quite contracted; his deeply
fissured heel bulbs and the deep central sulcus of his frogs are
indicative of fungal/bacterial infection. The toes of the front
feet are excessively worn at the toe from long-term toe-first
landings.
Our goal is to balance the hoof, encourage the sole to achieve a
uniform, adequate depth, and enable good, healthy heel-first strides.
The rest will fall into place accordingly.
Recommendations
Trim Notes
I'm seeing very little improvement in Felino's hooves. Lack of
adequate movement is the most likely cause. |
