This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Several other things besides what Marsha has pointed out. Excessive trim can cause a type of founder in that hoof until horn grows back. Also if there are holes or jagged hoof from dryness these ends touching on the shoe can cause excruciating pain.
Jean Gayle Aberdeen, WA [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 TO 1949 ] http://www.techline.com/~jgayle Barnes & Noble Book Stores

