Had a stubborn case of laminitis that just wouldn't resolve with the usual trim

I mean, it was a draft cross in Michigan, and we kept adjusting the breakover and supporting the heel, but the digital cushion just wasn't coming back. Took almost 8 months of consistent work and a custom pour-in pad before we saw real improvement. Anyone else had a horse where the standard approach just didn't cut it?

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elizabeth87523d ago

My farrier in Oregon would have started with a different trim angle from day one. We've had better luck getting that cushion back by not supporting the heel quite so much.

hugo_jones23d ago

Makes sense, that extra support can sometimes stop the foot from doing its natural job.

riley_price3d ago

Yeah, we backed off the heel support and saw a big difference.