FARRIERY: Hoof-pastern axis and foot balance
By
Irish Field Contributor
on 20 February 2015
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Fig 1. If the two red lines are parallel, as they are here, it indicates the correct hoof-pastern axis (HPA)
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Fig 2. Viewed from the front, this offset HPA can be readily identified and corrective action taken
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Fig 3. Broken HPA viewed on X-ray , the low hoof angle is causing the negative palmar angle
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Fig 4. An example of asymmetrical HPA caused in this case by the horse exerting more pressure on one hoof while cross-tied
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Fig 5.The solar view of this hoof illustrated toe removed, perforated quarter and weak heels
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Fig 6. Advances such as digital X-ray greatly assists vets and farriers in achieving the goal of a balanced limb
Master farrier Larry Winters explains the importance of getting the HPA correct
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