A method that helps all horses
Denys Antonenko • November 21, 2022
One Minute Discussions #28
Discussing Natural Hoof & Horse Care
A METHOD THAT HELPS ALL HORSES
Is there a method of shoeing or trimming that helps and rehabs all pathologies? I’m sure you would agree with me that such a method doesn’t exist. A certain approach can cure one horse but fail and cripple the next.
What does that mean for you?
Don’t focus on one specific method. By doing so you’re missing out on an opportunity to learn and limiting your own spectrum of knowledge.
Hoofcare is twisted and complicated. There’s no cookie cutter method. We have to use our brain! So the more you know about the hoof and horse, the more likely you are to help them the best way you can!
Denys A.
Posture and wedges: What’s the connection?
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One Minute Discussions #66 Discussing Natural Hoof & Horse Care LEAVE OR REMOVE THE LAMELLAR WEDGE? The lamellar wedge is the adaptation of the hoof to internal problems. And although it’s a sign of inflammation, it may still serve a purpose during rehab. It’s still responsible for “glueing together” the wall and sole, but that “glue” is not as strong as it’s supposed to be. So how do we address it in the trim. Everything depends on the horses comfort level and the condition of the lamellar wedge. It won’t be a wise decision to totally remove the lamellar wedge if it is soggy, weak and not fully keratinized. But in a lot of cases it is safe to remove most, if not all of it, if the lamellar wedge is keratinized, dry and sturdy (especially if we’re putting the horse in therapy boots). In some cases it is a good idea to trim the bottom, flared growth evenly with the well connected top growth in order to reduce leverage on the lamina as much as we can. Denys Antonenko