Posted by M. W. Myers, D.V.M. on September 02, 2001 at 16:05:48:
In Reply to: 2YR. OLD PACER HITTING KNEE posted by KEVIN on August 29, 2001 at 14:40:41:
: I HAVE A 2YR. OLD PACER THAT HITS HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE DIDN'T START HITTING UNTIL HE TRAINED BELOW 2:10.TRIED SQUARING HIS FRONT LEFT TO THE INSIDE,HAVE TRIED ALUMINUM AND STEEL.THE FASTER HE GOES THE HARDER HE HITS,RECENTLY RACE TIMED IN 1:55.3. BOUGHT A SET OF PROTECTO GO STRAIGHTS(SPREADERS)HAVENT TRIED THEM YET, WILL THEY HELP? PULLED HIS SHOES AND TURNED HIM OUT FOR NOW.ANY SUGGESTIONS?
I would asume he is hitting his knee with the opposite hoof. If this is the case, you might try a little more weight to the outside branch of the shoe to keep the hoof flight wider. Half rounds may help him break over where he wants. Forcing a breakover can "snap" the hoof back into its desired flight pattern and cause an overcompensation.
M. W. Myers, D.V.M.