Under run heels!

Discussion in 'Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues' started by J.R.B., Feb 22, 2017.

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    J.R.B. New Member

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    Thanks so much Mike.
    Thank you for the suggestions
    That's the direction o will be trying.


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    J.R.B. New Member

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    Plastic pad


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    ray steele Administrator

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    I asked because in my experience plastic pads are harder on the heels than leather they also,plastic,in my opinion, sweat,keeping a moist , humid environment under them, not something that you want if there is any thrush and or fungus going on.

    in my opinion , you need to get that frog engaged in supporting that hoof, i say that because as the hoof spreads from the frog pressure and it s release the blood flow will increase ,feeding the entire hoof. I noticed that 1.5 to 2 inches below the hairline the hoof wall appears scaly, chalky which would say to me that the entire hoof is being compromised.

    ray
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    michael mackie New Member

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    i agree Ray, frog support is important on this foot. i would go so far as making the horse bare foot so the heels drop down in line with the frog, after thats happened , throw a heartbar on it.
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    ray steele Administrator

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    quote="michael mackie, post: 34038, member: 469"]i agree Ray, frog support is important on this foot. i would go so far as making the horse bare foot so the heels drop down in line with the frog, after thats happened , throw a heartbar on it.[/quote

    Michael
    I can t won t disagree,
    Don t know if we will ever find out as this is a couple year old thread,
    Thank you
    Ray
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    michael mackie New Member

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    yes,i know its old. but i figure its still good to discuss these issues. i was on the old horseshoes forum and i miss the long discussions on things. these days i don,t know of any active farrier forums, do you know of any, i understand if not.
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    ray steele Administrator

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    Michael
    I ve kept this site going because I know a few folk still come to read the past comments, I might suggest “Farrier to Farrier” Facebook, while a different format still farrier chatter.
    Regards
    Ray Steele

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