equine hoof podiatry
Trimming is dedicated to maintaining and restoring the health, functionality, and soundness of each hoof, while respecting and supporting the unique natural balance of every individual horse. The focus is on achieving long-term well-being through careful observation, up to date trimming techniques, and a deep understanding of each horse’s specific needs, movement patterns, and environment.
Holistic hoof care
It’s all about making the horse comfortable, providing a functional trim for the individual hoof and guiding that hoof on its way to establishing its natural balance.
the whole horse approach
The hoof - a sensory organ
The equine hoof is incredibly complex. Comprising of weight bearing and shock absorbing features, a compact hoof capsule that is able to distort upon impact and report information to the central nervous system, external structures protecting the sensitive internal tissues as well as an intricate network of blood vessels its design is truly amazing. Most of all the hoof is designed to dampen massive forces upon impact, is constantly adapting to its environment and has the ability to heal and regenerate growing a new hoof within 9-12 months.
The hoof is a highly optimised biomechanical structure!
Whole horse approach
Modern hoof care is so much more than simply balancing and trimming the hoof. Holistic hoof management in equine podiatry means looking at all aspects of the horses daily life, including diet, environment, conformation, training and natural movement.
Using this information and by analysing landmarks on the outside of the hoof we can balance and trim to the internal structures. We can also provide the necessary stimulus and make changes in their environment enabling the horses to develop dynamic, resilient, sound and functional hooves.
Trimming to the internal structures
All the structures found on the outside of a horses hoof are produced by sensitive internal tissues. Therefore in order to achieve balance on all dimensions trimming must be based on internal structures. A strong hoof wall, a thick sole, good concavity, good quality heels and bars and a healthy frog are all key in developing and stimulating the internal structures.
Each hoof is unique
Just as each horse is unique each hoof on each limb is individual and needs to be assessed and trimmed accordingly. Like humans, horses are asymmetric, and so are their hooves. Their conformation and their locomotion affects loading of the internal structure of the hoof.
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