One Minute Discussions #29

Discussing Natural Hoof & Horse Care 

DEFORMED AND CROOKED LEGS/HOOVES

Can a crooked and deformed hoof and/or leg be balanced out? How do we deal with deformities?

The most important step in this matter is NEVER FORCING SOMETHING TO BE PERFECT. We can correct deformities based on the horses age and movement pattern. But if the horse had these deformities for the most part of his life, we can’t expect major changes and we shouldn’t ever try to force-correct them. A crooked leg/hoof CAN be balanced if it is 1) functional and 2) the internal structures are aligned with the external structures. 

Denys A.