Category Archives: Heel Problems

UNDER-RUN HEELS

May 5, 2016 Horse Farrier

Under-run heels are identified by their appearance as being extremely low and acutely sloping forward, to the point where they have no weight bearing ability. (Pic 1). The low-heeled hoof is usually accompanied by a long and concaved hoof capsule at the toe due to the tubules bending under the … Continue Reading ››

Hoof Problems, Heel Problems

CONTRACTED HEELS

May 5, 2016 Horse Farrier

Contracted heels can be the end result of many different factors. They are not typical of any particular breed or conformation and may occur anywhere. Sometimes it begins from birth when the foal has very upright pasterns; this condition then allows the … Continue Reading ››

Hoof Problems, Heel Problems

QUARTERED HEELS AND HOW TO REPAIR THEM

May 5, 2016 Horse Farrier

Quartered heels come in many different variations, and always seem to happen to your best horse. Necessity is the mother of invention when attempting to repair these. I have never found any two the same but the basic principles of repair are always similar. The old method was … Continue Reading ››