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owner will get the opinions and services of
qualified hoofcare providers.
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Hoof Mechanics does not accept responsibility for
any application or misapplications of the information presented in this website. We presume the horse
owner will get the opinions and services of
qualified hoofcare providers.
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2009-2011 Hoof Mechanics
- All rights reserved
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Sometimes the transition can be tricky and will depend on your horses original hoof & health
condition. Most horses who come out of shoes or recovering from a founder episode take time.
The owner's commitment is going to be crucial in achieving this process.
There is the possibility once circulation and flexion is restored to the hoof after shoes are removed
your horse will be uncomfortable. Typically the hoof will have high heels, long toes, bars that have
embedded deeply into a thick, congested sole. Another condition of the hoof might be the heels
are extremely underrun, soles are thin with no concavity while being smothered with bar that has
migrated across the surface.
Many times these different conditions will cause bruising and abscesses under the sole. Determining
if the bruising is from hoof abnormalities or if metabolic issues is going to be vital to facilitate a
speedy recovery.
It will be a good idea to have pads & a pair of hoof boots available to provide extra protection and
support through this period.
Other considerations will be diet analysis, lifestyle, possibile health concerns & property management
during the transition process.
These are just a few things that are part of the consultation through the "Hoof Markups" services.
Other times horses transition to barefoot with complete success and never take an off step.
Diet: Most horses today are fed diets high in sugar and carbs. This kind of diet does effect the
condition of the hoof and stress the horse's immune system.
Lifestyle: Horses are meant to move throughout the day. Movement increases circulation, reduces
pain and quickens hoof growth.
Health concerns: If you have a horse who is an easy keeper it would be important to learn more
about the connection between Laminitis and Diabetes II. You can read more on this subject at:
http://www.forloveofthehorse.com/articles/easy.php