Posted by Rick Burten on April 17, 2003 at 08:06:48:
In Reply to: small horizontal crack posted by barbara on April 16, 2003 at 23:09:18:
: i was given two horses from a man that recently died so I,m just learning about horses by reading everything I can. I have called the only farrier around and he's going to fit me in as soon as possible but while I wait for him is there something I need to be doing? on the front hoofs about 2 inches down there are 2 small horizontal cracks. do I need to put some kind of sealer on it to keep it from spreading or can it get infected there? do I need to add a hoof hardner or hoof supplement or is there something I need to be rubbing on the hoof? any help and advice will be appreciated.
These hoof wall disruptions are most likely the result of a gravel(infection) eruption at the coronary band some months ago. They will not need any further attention, such as sealing, and will continue to grow out until they are gone.
Rick