Before/After trim shots of Minuet, January 7, 2008

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Cute butt

Sorry they are dark

Right hind... 

Right hind - this is the source of the problems with her hoof form in the hinds.  VERY contracted,

with overgrown bars and built up false sole at the toes.  I've thinned them down for this trim, with the

idea that the moisture in the ground and decontraction will help the remaining material to come out on it's

own.  If not, I will remove more or all at the next trim.

Right hind

Right hind.  The roll at the toe makes the bullnosing seem somewhat the same, but it is a huge

thing for the function of the hoof by shortening breakover.  The ripples in the wall are caused

by the contraction and shoes creating pressure/stress on the wall with nowhere for it to go

but to deform. I truly believe this will resolve itself very quickly!

Right front...  very contracted

Right front.   Toes can still come back but it's still the first trim...

Right front.  Nice concavity.

Right front.  The higher hoof of the 2 fronts, looks

pretty good!

Right front

Left hind

Left hind.  Very contracted with overgrown bars and false sole, same as right hind.

Left hind.  Still too much material, but we have to give the hoof the chance to do it's job.

Left hind.  Less bullnosed than right... brought toes back and rolled nail holes.

Left hind

Left front.  Flatter, lower hoof than RF

Left front.  Just needs the toes back to help stand up the heels.  Frog already

in better shape than on other feet, should improve quickly as well.

Left front

Left front.  Again, toes will need to come back more over time, not too bad overall!

Left front

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