Posted by Rus on May 10, 2004 at 01:47:58:
In Reply to: Re: Trimming Club Footed Horse posted by Eileen on June 10, 2003 at 08:12:08:
: I did have a vet take pictures of the foot nothing drastic showed up. Only suggestion from vet was to cut the ligament. I choose not to. No of the farriers want to take anymore horses on. So I have no choice but to do them myself.
: Thanks for you reply.
You know the 60 degrees is steep. The horse is unbalanced with the others at 45. Is there a problem with training the heels down on that club foot? I have lowered heels and dressed the wall so a concave does not occur. Beware of contraction in the heels by keeping them open. Do in stages not suddenly. You may achieve 50 degrees in time. Regards.