28/11/2025
Love to see this remedial trimming on a donkey by .anz - he writes:
"Contrary to popular belief, trimming the heels does not cause a break in the hoof pastern axis, but rather provides support to the caudal area of the hoof and allows for correct posture, improving the angles of the hoof. A hoof with long heels will always have too much lever and too little support, and it’s this lack of support that will affect the hoof pastern axis. The trimming of hooves with chronic Laminitis is clearly visible. The picture shows before and after trimming the foot of a donkey with Laminitis, considering the level of the functional sole and the natural length of the heels."
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