Posted by Gary on April 06, 2003 at 22:09:47:
In Reply to: cracked hoof after farrier visit posted by Teresa on April 06, 2003 at 18:24:05:
: My 12 yr old QH just had her hooves filed . She was not in need of a trim. The farrier spent all of 4 minutes with her. Now three days later we noticed a crack running from the hair line down to the bottom of the hoof. The crack is very fine, but there. What can we do to correct it and could it have been from the farrier. We are new to the horse world and would appreciate any advise. Thanks!
If he only spent 4 minutes on the horse just filing then the horse apparently didn't need trimming. If the crack runs from the hairline to the bottom then there may have been an injury to the coronary band {hairline}. But if the crack goes up from the ground then there may be a balance problem. I would let the horse grow alittle foot and see what effect you have then you and your farrier can figure out what the problem is. Good Luck! Gary