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Wall Cracks, Thin Soles, Sensitive Soles in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Overall Poor Quality Hooves
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Thin Weak Soles
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Diagnosing Cracks
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Toe Cracks Treatment
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Painful Wall Crack Treatment
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Infected Cracks
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Wall Rings
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More Info
Problems with the quality of the hoof horn, both of the sole and wall, is a common problem in horses and can occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the easier to identify factors are:
- Nutrition
- Environment
- Trimming and Shoeing
- Trauma
- Local and Systemic Disease
- Exercise
- Genetics, including the size and conformation of a horse
Many problems with the wall and sole of the horse are related to management problems. To successfully treat wall cracks or toughen the sole of horses you must first correct any such problems. To help you understand normal hoof physiology and care and correct any management, trimming, or shoeing mistakes. Reviewing Care of the Hoof: an Overview will help you identify problems you might have control over.
The proper treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the condition. In the past we had to rely on tradition and experience for answers but a recent surge in interest in the scientific community into foot physiology and disease is adding to our ability to successfully address hoof problems. This article describes the abnormalities, discusses possible causes, and then recommends treatment for hoof horn quality problems including several types of hoof cracks and thin soles.
~Word Count: 3749 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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Discussions on Wall Cracks and Thin Sensitive Soles
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 | Dont know what to think | 1 | 12 | Oct 13, 08 |
| Applying iodine to tender soles | 1 | 4 | Aug 10, 08 |
| Rasped off sole | 1 | 3 | Apr 30, 08 |
| Quarter crack | 1 | 13 | Apr 4, 08 |
| Toe crack | 1 | 19 | Mar 14, 08 |
| Purple Spots on sole | 1 | 4 | Jan 23, 08 |
| Huge crack in rear hoof (pic) | 1 | 46 | Aug 24, 07 |
| Front hoof problems | 1 | 10 | Aug 2, 07 |
| Hoof gurus - Dr.O. should I peel this off ? pics | 1 | 6 | Jul 8, 07 |
| No Hoof Care in 9 Months | 1 | 15 | Jun 23, 07 |
| Extremely Soft Soles | 1 | 2 | Apr 27, 07 |
| Weak, crumbly hoof | 1 | 9 | Apr 26, 07 |
| Chunk of hoof wall still missing | 1 | 5 | Jan 9, 07 |
| Hoof slits | 1 | 6 | Dec 13, 06 |
| Is This a Quarter Crack? (see Pic) | 1 | 18 | May 17, 06 |
| Just below the coronary band | 1 | 5 | May 11, 06 |
| Cracks in soles | 1 | 19 | Feb 16, 06 |
| Hoof pads | 1 | 4 | May 23, 05 |
| Life Data Labs Hoof Disinfectant | 1 | 1 | May 5, 05 |
| Horse Trax Hoof Pads? | 1 | 3 | Apr 26, 05 |
| Hoof bulging? | 1 | 8 | Apr 20, 05 |
| Quarter Cracks | 1 | 13 | Feb 14, 05 |
| Soft Heel - What is it? | 1 | 3 | Oct 26, 04 |
| Wavy white line | 1 | 3 | Sep 7, 04 |
| How to Toughen Soles | 1 | 12 | Sep 7, 04 |
| Coronary band injury | 1 | 4 | Jul 21, 04 |
| Rings on the hooves of our yearling | 1 | 4 | Jun 12, 04 |
| Crumbly Frog | 1 | 4 | Nov 21, 03 |
| Expansion/contraction of crack | 1 | 17 | Aug 30, 03 |
| Crumbly hoof wall | 1 | 11 | Aug 11, 03 |
| Dry, flaky hoof at the coronary band | 1 | 5 | Mar 4, 03 |
| Gravel or crack caused by other reasons? | 1 | 5 | Sep 25, 02 |
| What Is This? | 1 | 3 | Aug 22, 02 |
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