An Example of a Healthy Hoof
A HEALTHY HOOF demonstrating the non-invasive High Performance Trim Method and rated as a 7-8 on the Spectrum of Usability This horse regularly completes 3-5 hour long rides at varying speeds and over mixed and at times demanding terrain. Turnout comprises of a mix of pasture, sand and hard-standing over a 24 hour period.
THE FROG/FROG SPINE: should be in proportion, 50-60% wide as long with no sign of infection with even exfoliation indicating healthy frog spine function.
HEELS OR ANGLE OF THE BAR: The Heel or Angle of the Bar should display a good surface area located close to the widest part of the frog and very slightly (credit card depth) higher than the Frog with a smooth connection to the bars.
BARS: Straight with a slight angle opposing the frog and blending into the sole
TOE: The toe at ground level should be symmetrical to the curve of the coronet band. Within AEP the toe plane should be even with the heel plane.
SOLE: The Sole should be smooth with concavity the deepest point being at the Apex of the Frog
THE WHITE/GOLDEN LINE: This should be a shallow crease, free from infection and bruising containing a small amount of grit to aid traction.
WALL : The wall is made up of a matrix of outer and inner wall.
THE OUTER WALL: This should be free from cracks, bulges, growth rings and flare and a little thicker at the toe.
THE INNER WALL: This should be have even thickness from toe to heel and buffers energy on impact and acts as a buffer to dissipte energy on impact protecting the internal structures from trauma.
