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I have a gelding out of a stud locally. I know several of his offspring. The
stud has a noticeable c foot. ALL of the offspring (regardless of mare)I
know of also have a higher/lower heel. With proper management my gelding's
is almost unnoticable, but the studs (who does not get his feet trimmed more
than every 18 mos or so) is very noticeable.
I have also noticed that the babies all put the c foot back when they spread
their legs to graze. So they are loading the already lower heel even more on
a daily basis???????????
Shoeing really seems to keep the c foot "looking normal". Probably because
(IMHO) it keeps the lower heel from getting worn down more.
Just my observations.
Let me know privately if you want more info.
Jessica
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JESSICA TUTEUR, RIDE MANAGER WINE COUNTRY 25/50 on 6/7/97
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