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Nadia F
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Username: Nadia

Post Number: 14
Registered: 6-2003

Posted on Saturday, Feb 28, 2004 - 8:20 am:

Hi, Dr. O:
In looking at the picture of the hoof, I think the area I am concerned with is the bars. The 'V' formation of the bars(?-cleftlike - but not the cleft in the sulcus) on one of my horse's sole has broken out to his heel bulb area. The sole seems to be holding well (not mushy or thrushy despite the mud we have now). He had slab fracture/bone chip in his knee on this leg and has a club foot. He originally had shoes 2 years ago, but I took them off when he was diagnosed and put on stall rest. I'd prefer not to go back to shoes. He is not lame, but am not entirely convinced he doesn't experience pain in this knee and compensates for it (moving weight back to other feet).
What is causing this?
What are my options?

Thanks.

Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 10032
Registered: 1-1997

Posted on Sunday, Feb 29, 2004 - 8:39 am:

Without examing this I cannot answer your questions Nadia. If just a bit of horn has been knocked off and not exposed sensitive tissue you might have to do nothing at all. On the other hand if there is some conformational or inappropriate trimming resulting in weakness you may need to return to shoeing or even something special. You need to get your vet and farrier involved and only through examination will a appropriate treatment be assured.
DrO

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