Horse as presented with periodic lameness and abscessingProbe goes in and keeps on going!Ressection is still not finished, showing extensive damage to laminaeHeart bar showing relief of lateral toe and fore quarter with rim pad cut outBottom view of shoe fitFrontal view. Extensive damage to white line. Because of the size it was left open toe to treat, bell boots over hoof to protect sensitive laminae.
Case 2: White Line Disease
The start of white line disease. If left unchecked, this condition will likely evolveTreated with antimicrobial solutionPacked with copper sulfateShod with wide web shoe which will keep medication under the shoe more effectively and protect the laminae from ground protrusions that keep opening up the laminae for more infection
Case 3: White Line Disease & Low Heel Syndrome
White line disease is contributing to the low heel syndrome by separating the quarter in the hoofDisinfecting quartersQuarters packed with copper sulfate and sealed with Keratex waxHoof packed with Magic Cushion for toughening of sole, lambswool helps with holding it in as well as acting as cushion under the EquithaneShoe fit for length, toe nails custom punched to set shoe back for reducing stress at breakoverEquithane poured to top of shoe. This is about the most effective way to help equalize weight bearing to the hoof capsule and results in very effective in balance abnormalities; hoof returns to more sustainable shaped hoof angle
Case 4: White Line Disease
From the front appears only as out of balanceHmm, not as promising– and so now the reason of imbalance shows itselfLeading edges of the infection are removed and then disinfectedGlue is best option here. The sole is helping in that support with glue. Care must be observed for its level use because of the possibility of bruising/abscessing.The hoof is now about 1/3 artificial, but horse is sound and ready to go.
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