Re: RC: Re: conditioning effects (hoof)

[RDShoe4U@aol.com]

   Something I noticed in your pictures is the difference in the angle of the 
coronary band vs. the angle of the horn tubles of the foot.You mentioned that 
in your writings a little but its a very key thing. You mention rasping of 
toes which is a good thing but you never mention trimming the heels.Sounds 
kinda stupid I know but it will help your horse.He is so far out in front of 
himself that his heels are growing but in the wrong direction.I would rasp 
the heels back till the tubles were growing in as much of a downward 
direction as possible.This may mean re-shoeing the horse in order to get him 
to a comfortable angle.( wedging ) While on that subject I would be very 
careful about the amount of work I did on the horse while wedged.Wedging him 
up and working him hard will increase pressure on the heels crushing them 
even more.Once you move his heels back you may find the shoe size may need 
increased but maybe not.( from the pic its kinda hard to tell how much toe 
can be moved back.) I would roll the toe back into the shoe and dress the 
foot down as little as possible since he seems to have poor quality horn.I 
hope this little bit of info helps.The great thing about it is if it don't it 
just takes on click! LOL and its gone.
RD