Re: Toe Length/Low Heel

[Ruth Abair <shakesbearides@texoma.net>]

Dear Ridecampers,

My Arabian gelding - coming 5 - had his front heels taken down to
nubbins prior to my purchasing him January 1999. I have had him on
Biotin Plus - in addition to what I consider a balanced diet which
includes 12% protein, vitamins and minerals - ever since that time. The
overall condition of his hooves have improved "greatly" - both front and
back - with one exception. The heels - up front - have had "no"
measureable growth. He has "regular" shoeings - nothing fancy -
approximately every six weeks, and the farrier keeps the toes short to
promote growth of the heels, "but" we have had little/no real success.
Any comments, ideas, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Ruth Abair in Texas
shakesbearides@texoma.net