12. Flicka's Journey - The Third Trim. This is Bob's Hoof.

 Flicka arrived at Windy Coulee in November 2014. She has a long journey of recovery ahead. She was fit and healthy in 2011 this is her story.  If you would like to read the whole story, scroll down to post number 1.

 

If you keep your eye on the horizontal crack in Flicka’s left front hoof, where an old abscess erupted some time ago (probably when it was around her cornet band), you can observe the new hoof growing in above.  This is what we are going to call, Bob’s hoof.  It is the hoof that can grow when a proper "set up" trim occurs allowing the horse to walk properly and also help keep the hoof wall from separating any further due to the hoof wall falling away from the sole.  Bob’s hoof is growing fast, he comes out several times a month to keep the whole herd trimmed and is preparing some of the youngsters for their first ride too!  Flicka's has kept a regular schedule of trims once per month and it has greatly contributed towards her rehabilitation.  

You can still see the wall separated from the sole at the front end of the hoof.

You can also see the new healthy hoof growing in above the abscess mark!

Bob’s hoof is growing in at the proper angle. You can see the angle below the abscess is a completely different angle.  The video in this post has Bob pointing out the angles and break over point he has created for this pony.   In less than 6 months the whole hoof will be completely new; created by proper hoof care.  Bob's work of art. 

 

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