Posted by Gary on April 17, 2003 at 08:06:59:
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.
Just need to wait for your farrier to come out and start to take care of the problem. Remember to make another appointment when he finishes and stay on a regular schedule of hoofcare. Good Luck! Gary