Split Hoof

[sshifflett]

I am interested in purchasing a horse that has what the owner called split hoof. Is this a condition that can be fixed, cured? Is this an ongoing ailment?The animal is beautiful and I am not above paying for something that can be mended or cured, but I want this horse for riding purposes ( pleasure ) . He is a 4 year old gelding. What is the average cost for the treatment for this and what is the best way to go about it?

[MarylandDrafthorse]

It's a good question. I am no farrier, but I'm curious to see what the pros think of this.

I suspect it would depend on the severity of the problem and the overall hoof thickness/growth/health. I don't suppose you can post photos of his feet here? Is he wearing shoes now? What treatments, if any, has the owner tried so far?

[Just Shoe It]

As a farrier it would not scare me if my wife came home with the foot you describe as long as what it was atached to was right. In the hands of a compentant farrier these cracks can be delt with. Keep in mind some cracks can be cronic and may never go away if detail is paid attention to.

[Red Amor]

photos please
does the crack come from an injury to the coronary band
is it vertical or horisontal, is seedy toe involved

get the foot cleaned up under neith to let us better see the trouble and the take pictures
thanks Mate