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In a message dated 11/30/01 1:39:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I wanted to add something to what everyone has said about the sore feet.
Do
you know how to check and see if there is a strong pulse going to the feet?
A
short trim job can founder a horse, and bute or banamine plus corrective
shoeing might be needed immediately. If you wanted to feel safe, maybe a
call
to the vet is not a bad idea. Also, the vet could tell you if the horse is
trimmed too short. >>
Hi there,
I totally agree with the above suggestion. Someone once told me that
horses hoofs are four hearts on the ground. After much research on the
subject, I am more than inclined to agree. It's strange that so many know so
much about our beloved horses, but, know little about the importance of the
hoof. I strongly recommend that you purchase the book (only 182 pages) "A
lifetime of Soundness" by Hiltrud Strasser. It is filled with valuable
information about the hoof. You can only get it through the web at:
www.star-ridge.com ...... She has also written another 127 page book entitled
"Shoeing: A necessary Evil?" If you are not into "bare foot," these books are
still a vital tool to enlighten you to the importance of the hoof. I hope you
have a vet look at your horse, (and the Farrier should pay in my own opinion)
or you could have a lame horse on your hands. Please let us know what comes
of all this. Thank you for listening. Jack
