Posted by Bill A. on January 12, 2003 at 01:52:38:
In Reply to: Cracked Navicular Bone posted by mike marquis on January 09, 2003 at 21:42:07:
: Just took over a 16 yrs old fox trotter with a cracked navicular bone on right front hoof. Any suggestions on shoeing for this problem and will this ever heel.
Mike,
I've never worked on a broken navicular bone; but have had success with somewhat severe cases. I do my own bastardization of "Natural Ballance" and would recomond that site,
I lower the heels, to get the frog suported, roll the toe, hold the toe of the shoe back, use a frog suport pad with impresion putty or Equthane sole pack. Like a charm it works.
My $0.02
Bill