Re: RE: Re: Toe Length/Low Heel

["Maggie Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

Hoof grows from the coronet band on down.  We have seen cases where
massaging hoof stuff (of whatever origin) stimulated hoof growth.  I don't
think it's the product so much as it is the actual act of massaging the
coronet band.  Anyone else out there to comment or have any similar
experiences?


Maggie Mieske
Mieske's Silver Lining
10601 S. Richards Rd.
McBain, Michigan 49657
http://www.netonecom.net/~mmieske
mmieske@netonecom.net

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> From: Kathy Mayeda <kathy_mayeda@atce.com>
> To: Ruth Abair <shakesbearides@texoma.net>; ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC:  RE: Re: Toe Length/Low Heel
> Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 5:55 PM
> 
> Diana Thompson of the Whole Horse Journal recommended a product from the
UK
> called Cornucrescein to rub on the heel to promote heel growth.  Haven't
> tried it myself.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Ruth Abair [mailto:shakesbearides@texoma.net]
> Sent:	Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:41 AM
> To:	ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject:	RC:  Re: Toe Length/Low Heel
> 
> 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
> 
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