This is from another list that was discussing the
same topic.
Paddi
White line is not a disease it is a symptom of a
dysfunction hoof. The only way to correct it is to restore the hoof to a
natural shape and function. There are mechanical forces at work. This could
be a result of high heels, under slung heels , long toe , flares or
contraction. It is not a fungus. It is the damaged laminae that allow
bacteria to enter. You must correct the cause of the damage before new healthy
laminae to grow down from the coronary band. White line was threatening to
end my endurance mares career and with Susan Jaegers help (hoof care consultant)
I saw the first healthy white line on this mare in 5 years It took 6 months
before I saw it while trimming. It has been 4 years and her feet are amazing. No
sign of problems and her clubby foot now looks normal. She now trots more freely
and will pick up either lead. Susan was a farrier for over 20 years before
she hung up her anvil and decided to heal horses instead of covering up problems
with shoes.
Alright not an endurance
question, but definitely a horse health issue:
Boarder's mare has been having
problems with her right front hoof cracking, lost almost all her toe.
Farrier came out 3 weeks ago and put shoes on front. She's been stalled
except when ground has been dry. Noticed Sunday pm that Shasta had lost
almost all her toe on her right hind. Shoot! Farrier came out
today and said he thought she had white line disease, but he had never seen a
case (just out of farrier school). Had owner call her vet, who said
without looking that it had to be white line disease and to just resection all
4 hooves. Farrier was upset and said he didn't want to do that
yet. Left instructions for owner to soak Shasta's feet in a mixture of
clorox and water every other day, and then he'll be out at end of week.
OK, been a while since I've dealt with white line disease. From what I
see it's questionable to me whether this is the correct diagnosis. Soles
are hard, firm, and in good shape. Frogs are nice and supple, but not
mushy. No trust. No odor. Got any ideas? For those of
you with white line experience what did you do for treatment. How long
was it before you saw any difference?
