cracked hoof

[mistymoofwf]

Originally Posted by Duckz

Sorry to get off topic...but misty, do you have the dates of the Merrymount shows? They haven't updated their website yet.

its on their web site, they only have 2SHOWS this year
MAY 11
&
SEP. 21

[Duckz]

Originally Posted by mistymoofwf

its on their web site, they only have 2SHOWS this year
MAY 11
&
SEP. 21

Thanks! I must have missed it.

[mistymoofwf]

Originally Posted by Duckz

Thanks! I must have missed it.

no prob =3

[DQ2B]

Originally Posted by bhoffman

oo ok thank you so much for everyones help. im going to talk to the farrier today so hopefully we can figure something out. should i go ahead and have shoes put on her? also would hooflex, horseshoers secret, or another hoof supplement help prevent cracks in the future?

Supplements themselves will not prevent cracks. It's a proper trim at time appropriate intervals, diet, life style and terrain that will prevent cracks. How long are you going between trims? Barefoot horses need more frequent trims (generally) than shod horses. What are you feeding? If your grain contains a high amount of sugar/molassas, you might consider something without the sugar. Studies have shown that sugars are not metabolized in the horse's system appropriately and can effect the correct attachment of laminae.