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Post by racaille on Nov 25, 2013 10:27:45 GMT
Had no idea that barefoot was so complicated .... anyhoo, just been reading up about boots again and it seems that the hoofs have to be trimmed with a mustang roll (ie a bevel on the hoof wall). Is this something you boot/barefoot bods get done when they are trimmed? Is it done as a matter of course?
In fact Sam's gammy foot is already trimmed like this at the front although I would have to have a good look at his good foot to see if it is done the same way. I'm flying blind here are boots are still very unusual in France and I might have to have a long chat with my farrier. Why is nothing simple?
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Post by haffyfan on Nov 25, 2013 13:32:05 GMT
My farrier does this as a matter of course Rac...i guess it depends maybe farrier to farrier but my understanding is the wall is rounded off in this way for several reasons, the main one being to get a correct beakover in the toe (this breakover is what causes the toe wear seen in hoof boots). It also helps against cracks/chips etc (and can aid recovery when these are present) as it shares the weight bearing area over the whole foot and not just the toe. I've also read lots about how it 'mechanically' can help the horse - no foot no horse as the old saying goes. I think this picture is a good example of the rolled toe and a non rolled.  came from this website wildheartshoofcare.com/ |
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Post by spotti on Nov 25, 2013 15:41:31 GMT
My farrier does the same as Haf's - rolls the toe as a matter of course. Never really thought of questioning it until reading this thread, but, as in Haf's pic, the 'unrolled' foot looks kind of 'unfinished' to me. Again, never thought anything of the 'tidying up' R does to Faith's feet, but in a way it makes sense to neaten them up, remove any rough/sharp edges which might crack/chip, and generally make the hoof interact with the ground a little easier (think posh pointy boots versus round-ended UGGs...much easier to walk comfortably with the UGGs  ) |
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Post by brigadier on Nov 25, 2013 17:39:35 GMT
As above really- farriers here do it as routine. yours probably will also but good you know about it so can check.
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Post by racaille on Nov 26, 2013 7:45:02 GMT
I don't think it is standard here Brig. But I'm sure F will do it if we ask.
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Post by ernieburt on Nov 26, 2013 21:27:39 GMT
Again mine does it as standard.
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Post by fimacg on Nov 28, 2013 15:18:57 GMT
mine do it even with the horses with shoes on
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