Hoof Quality

["shelton" <dshelton@cyberhighway.net>]

> Re: Shelly hooves in TB's:  We have had many a TB used for polo and most
all
> of them had good hooves. But then we seldom had them up in stalls. So from
> my perspective it seems to be a problem with keeping a grazing herd
anilmal > in a stall too much.

JMHO also Jackie! The hoof depends on movement for adequate circulation. The
delivery of nutrients to the hoof and the removal of wastes depends on
circulation. The quality of the hoof is affected by availability of
nutrients and the removal of wastes. Restrict movement and you'll eventually
end up with an inferior quality hoof. Walking in a cloud of shavings
probably won't produce the same amount of circulation that walking on firm
ground will either.

Cheryl, no stalls for my guys!