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[RC] horizontal hoof cracks?? - Jennifer AdamHi everyone -What causes horizontal hoof cracks, how do I prevent them, and how big of a problem are they?? My mare has a horizontal crack on her right rear, about 1/2 to 3/4" long, 1/2" from the coronary band. It was not there yesterday. I called my farrier (not the best, but he means well and he does come out in a pinch, bless his heart!) and he said it's nothing to worry about. It is superficial and doesn't go through the hoof wall. He said her feet are in great shape and he just rasped the edges and filed off a little of the toe. I asked what caused it and he said he didn't know, but I didn't need to be concerned. Well, I *am* concerned! My vet said it could be from stomping, if the flies were bothering her. I asked what I should do about it and he said use more fly spray! Grrrr. Any other ideas? Oh, and I don't use any hoof supplements, but I'm going to start! Thanks - Jen and Gypsy Dancer - errr...Gypsy Stomper! _________________________________________________________________ Call friends with PC-to-PC calling -- FREE http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-us&source=wlmailtagline =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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