This is a technique I learned from a farrier from Switzerland (Cyril Zuber) while at Dr. Redden's advanced equine podiatry class last month. This case experienced a severe heel bulb laceration about a year ago. All has healed up but a severe contraction secondary to loss of heel mass from injury and lack of full load bearing has occured. I can't say if the contraction component is related to any lameness but a more cosmetic hoof could be obtained.
Below is radiographs and photos of the hoof and spring application process. At the very end is a video of the spring being released showing the action that it is applying to the hoof capsule.
I placed in a custom steel rocker rail to fully load heels and maintain a self adjusting palmar angle with greatly reduced toe lever.
Below is radiographs and photos of the hoof and spring application process. At the very end is a video of the spring being released showing the action that it is applying to the hoof capsule.
I placed in a custom steel rocker rail to fully load heels and maintain a self adjusting palmar angle with greatly reduced toe lever.
