Posted by Phyllis on September 30, 2003 at 10:58:51:
In Reply to: Re: mini hoof trimming posted by Derin Foor on September 25, 2003 at 06:25:06:
Derin, Thanks for the answer. He is better since the last trim but I will contact another mini breeder and get their opinion.: :
: Phyllis,
: well.....heels back to the widest part of the frog, proper breakover relative to theThe same principles used in trimming horse feet apply to these little guys as frog, and they have less tendency to flare so that is often not an issue.
: Perhaps the minis hooves are contracting for some reason....if that's the case it needs to be addressed and corrected......most of these minis have very upright, narrow little feet and what you are seeing might be perfectly normal. Find a breeder or someone else familiar with them in the area and have them look at your mini. You might find that there is not a problem.
: Good Luck
: Derin