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Marker
20 -something Missouri Fox Trotter gelding
Initial Assessment
Marker was 6 weeks from his last trim, but had grown precious little
hoof. His soles had been aggressively carved by his previous
farrier, and he had inadequate collateral groove depth at both the
heel and the apex of the frog. His heels are very contracted.
He has a history of navicular disease. I essentially just rolled his toes, and opened the central sulcus of
his frogs with my knife.
Trim Notes
01-28-09
Finally some progress! Marker's heels have expanded; the widest
part of his foot has moved back considerably. He is starting to
develop solar concavity.
09-23-09
It's a little bit like watching paint dry, especially with these older horses. But one year later, you can see how much has really happened...Marker's heels have opened considerably, his frogs are looking much more robust, the widest part of his foot is no longer at the very front of the foot, and he's developed nice concavity. He is still only marginally more comfortable, but moves much better in his boots and pads.
    
    
    
    
 
 
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