Quarter Crack RepairInitial aim in quarter crack repair is to immobilise the damaged area of the hoof wall as much as possible. If the two separated sections can be stabilised, further damage can be arrested. To stabilise and assist the hoof wall to grow firm, solid and united I'll use:
When using composites, any bleeding or infected area in the hoof wall must be left totally or partially uncovered. You can build over it, but an area must be left open to allow the entry of oxygen, and help prevent further infection. Treat the infection with your normal routine. The hoof in the right-hand picture was treated without the quarter crack ever being covered. See the final result of this quarter crack repair case.
I frequently use chemical composite sole support materials to fill the sole area of the hoof. This spreads the weight bearing load from the hoof wall to the whole foot. I've found this to be an effective technique in a number of cases. The material acts both as a supportive surface, spreading the weight bearing load, and as a hoof wall movement immobiliser. Back t0 first page of quarter crack repair and hoof care. To access the other pages, click on the links below. See our farrier pages on White line disease, and Principles of Horseshoeing. Full Site Index - menu bar.
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