Procedure: shoeing with individually made natural balance bar shoe; hoof balanced by specific trimming; pressure relieved below quarter crack. The horse's weight indicated use of composites and wire bridge. These were employed as the crack displayed no bleeding.

Dynamic Hoof Balancing is essential when you assess the horse's feet. What looks right for a static hoof - in a horse standing still - may not be near what that horse needs when he is moving. The multiple aspects of motion dynamics come into play here. A careful appraisal and analysis of each individual hoof, and the pressures that different paces induce, are necessary.

Each hoof must be trimmed to land flat when the horse is in motion. Lateral propulsion incorrectly applied can aggravate the wall-loading pattern.

You can contribute to the prevention and re-occurence of quarter cracks by employing regular good horse management

• After treating a quarter crack, employ a carefully planned work schedule until the crack grows well past the coronet - you'll see the progress as it's replaced by good, solid hoof wall.
  
• Feed correctly, and use supplements to assist in making up deficiencies
  
• Treat the feet with good quality hoof ointments - a bad hoof dressing does more harm than good.
  
• Keep the hoof walls moist - especially in dry conditions
  
• Look out for injuries and warning signs
  

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