[Fwd: RC: Re: Pastern Angles]

[Dave & Abby Bloxsom <cyclone@snet.net>]

I think I'd rather say that each hoof should be shod to match its own
leg.  This kind of thing can happen when a horse grazes habitually with
one leg forward and the other back.  Not necessarily a "conformational"
problem in the permanent sense of the word.

If the pasterns are similar, and one foot is more upright than the
other, I'd take a chance at repair by gradually lowering the heel on
that foot.  If both hooves match their own pasterns, then I'd call it a
"club foot" and shoe it the way it is.  In making the decision, I'd also
look at the sole shape and angle, and development of the frog.  If one
frog is underdeveloped, it's likely that foot is a bit contracted.

-Abby Bloxsom

TDHMonte wrote:
> 
> As long as the farrier shoes each leg to its' comfort level, it sould be
> fine, there are some clubfooted horses competing, and the only problems I
> have seen are when the farrier tries to make the clubfoot "match" the
> normal foot. Dru :-)
> 
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> > From: guest@endurance.net
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: RC:  Pastern Angles
> > Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 5:09 PM
> >
> > Karen Psychninja@aol.com
> > I'd like some opinions here . . .  I have an opportunity to get a great
> deal on a couple of horses - if it's a great deal.  I don't seem to be able
> to get a straight answer from the vet or farrier about the problem.
> >
> > The mare I'm looking at is 12, registered arab, and extremely calm.  I've
> got a youngster right now, and have been looking for a nice quiet horse for
> not so experienced friends to ride along.  The most this mare would ever do
> is probably a 25 at a ctr pace.  I had the vet out for a prepurchase exam,
> and he suggested I have a farrier look at her before I made any decisions.
> The problem he saw was a possible club foot.  Now I've had several
> different opinions as to what that means.  Is it more concerning the
> pastern angle (hers are 60 degrees bilaterally) or the slope of the hoof
> wall?  (one foot is smaller than the other, and the angle is considerably
> more vertical on that foot).  Her filly has the same kind of conformation.
> How big a problem is this really?
> >
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