Pathology & Reason

Question 1

Dropped Sole

Answer 1

Extremely flared, genetically inclined or neglected feet. Founder. Sinker

Question 2

Hoof Avulsion

Answer 2

Mechanical force. Bad hoof infection. Founder. Extreme WLD (White Line Disease).

Question 3

Cracks

Answer 3

Drastic moisture changes. Uneven weight bearing. Coronary band injury. Weak hooves.

Question 4

Corns

Answer 4

Pressure on the seat of corn. Short/tight shoeing. Going too long before resetting.

Question 5

Canker

Answer 5

Unknown/debatable. Some breeds are more susceptible.

Question 6

Club Foot

Answer 6

Open to conjecture. Genetics. Gazing stance. Feed induced. Injury.

Question 7

Founder

Answer 7

Failed laminar bond. Separating force of weight bearing & DDFT (Deep Flexor Tendon) pull on P3. Upward pressure on toe wall.

Question 8

Abcess

Answer 8

Bacterial penetration of the sensitive tissue. Puncture wound, bruising, sole pressure, cracks.

Question 9

Laminitis

Answer 9

Over feeding carbohydrates, retained placenta, genetic predisposition, insulin resistance.

Question 10

P3 Fracture

Answer 10

Trauma, ie., concussion, pedal osteitis or bone cysts causing bone weakness. Torque on the bone.

Question 11

Soft Heel Cracks

Answer 11

Sheared heels, weak heels, or deep central sulcus may predispose horses to this problem.

Question 12

Navicular

Answer 12

Concussion related: Steep HPA. Suspensory related: Shallow HPA, long toe & continuous tension on DDFT.

Question 13

Quittor

Answer 13

Caused by anything that allows infection of the lateral cartilages. Gravitating abscess or direct injury.

Question 14

Keratoma

Answer 14

Continuous irritation to the hoof from injury. Excess keratinization.

Question 15

Sole Bruises

Answer 15

Hard riding on rough terrain and shoeing with sole pressure are common causes.

Question 16

Pedal Osteitis

Answer 16

Lack of blood supply. Concussion. Sole Pressure. Chronic bruising.

Question 17

Sheared Heels

Answer 17

Hoof imbalance, as a result of bad trim or conformational deviations.

Question 18

Quarter Cracks

Answer 18

Unbalanced trim. Proximal coronary band displacement. Weakness as a result of injury to the coronary band.

Question 19

Sidebone

Answer 19

Hard footing/concussion. Mediolateral imbalances. Deep cut involving the lateral cartilage.

Question 20

White Line Disease (WLD)

Answer 20

Opportunistic bacteria/fungus entering via separation of the sole/wall junction. Some horses are more predisposed to infection.

Question 21

Thrush

Answer 21

Neglect and damp, unsanitary conditions. Anaerobic bacteria damages the frog tissue.