Gait Faults - Remedies

Question 1

Stumbling

Answer 1

Rocker toe may help. Limited farrier options.

Question 2

Crossfiring

Answer 2

Front: Trim slightly lower laterally to open stance. Back: Fit tight on medial toe, with trailer or lateral extension. Add heel caulk to trailer if needed.

Question 3

Interference - hind, cow hocks

Answer 3

Trim lower on lateral toe. Shoe with a square toe and lateral trailer and lateral traction. Recommend splint/brushing boots.

Question 4

Interference - front, toed out

Answer 4

Shoe light, fit tight medially. Balance mediolaterally and remove flares. Recommend protective splint boots.

Question 5

Speedy cutting

Answer 5

Front: Fit the shoe under/behind the toe border of the wall. Back: Half round, half swedged shoe with caulked trailer. Trailer and swedge lateral.

Question 6

Interference - hind, base narrow

Answer 6

Trim lower medially. Shoe with lateral heel extension and remove medial flares. Fit tight medially. Recommend splint/brushing boots.

Question 7

Toe dragging

Answer 7

If the cause is laziness, shoe heavier to encourage higher swing stage. If lame, shoe to protect from excessive wear, while lameness is treated.

Question 8

Scalping

Answer 8

Front: Trim short, shoe with half rounds or rocker toed shoes to decrease toe length. Back: Shoe with extended heels & caulks. Suggest protective boots.

Question 9

Elbow hitting

Answer 9

Shoe shorter and lighter with heel weighted shoes.

Question 10

Forging

Answer 10

First work behind, square toe, extended heels or trailer, as last resort, add heel caulks. If problem persists, change the breakover pattern in front.

Question 11

Overreaching

Answer 11

First work behind, square toe, extended heels or trailer, as last resort, add heel caulks. If problem persists, change the breakover pattern in front.