Posted by Frank Dugan on November 18, 1999 at 21:02:30:
In Reply to: no heels posted by Barbara Fernandez on November 17, 1999 at 12:11:19:
: I have a horse that is not growing much heel on his right front foot. I was reading a horse magazine which had an advertisement in it for Equi-Build. Will this help my horse grow more heel. And is it safe to run barrels on my horse with the Equi-Build. He is not having a problem right now as far as lameness, but I am worried about the future if I cannot get some heel growth, he also has very line walls. Do you think not having much heel growth makes him a candidate for navicular?
Hi Barbara, Thanks for your question on Equi-Build. Yes, Equi-Build can help. This is the primary purpose for this material. By supporting the sole and frog to ground level, it takes a lot of the load off the wall and heel and allows it to grow faster. As far as barrel racing with it, I know of competitor in the top ten nationally who has it in her horse during competition. We also have Eventers and Jumpers who compete w/ Equi-Build in.
As for your quetion about navicular, I don't know, I would consult your farrier and vet oon that one. Thanks again for your interest
Frank