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RE: [RC] [RC] White Line Disease - terry banisterI have not experienced the problem, but my friend who is a certified hoof trimmer concurred with Karen:"Water and Apple Cider Vinegar are best, but Whiteline problems and thrush are mostly caused by mechanical imbalance in the hoof."? Terry "May the Horse be with you" >From: kstandefer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [RC] White Line Disease >Date: Wed, 05 May 2004 09:54:41 -0500 > >Whiteline disease may or may not be caused by a fungus. However, in a healthy hoof with a tight whiteline and correctly balanced so that that the whole hoof is bearing weight equally, there will not be the opportunity for whiteline disease to start. > >Whiteline that I see most is caused by mechanical issues.....the toe being too long which imbalanced the hoof all the way around, causes flaring which is an indication that the whiteline is stressed and stretched. If the issue is not solved, then the laminae begin to die which causes the hollowness between the hoof wall and the sole (or coffin bone if it goes that far up). This also gives the opportunity for disease to start in this vulnerable and dark area. > >Curing the problem absolutely must include getting the hoof correctly balanced as well as identifying whether or not it is a mechanical or fungus caused whiteline problem. Clorox and Iodine may help with the fungus, but they will both also kill healthy laminae tissue (whiteline tissue). There is a product called Clean Trax that has worked really well for many people when there is a fungus present. It seems to be less invasive to live tissue. > >Karen > > > > > >============================================================ >One would think that logic would prevail. But then, if logic did prevail, >men would ride sidesaddle. >~ Bob Morris > >ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ > >============================================================ _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married ============================================================ People in Alabama swear by manure tea as an herbal remedy for colds. ~ Lisa Redmond ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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