Oct 16 (edited) • General discussion
Hoof Flexion and Vascularity
The horses hoof operates like a diaphragm. It has the highest network of blood supply of any mammal. When a horse steps and weights the hoof, it expands a vacuum which draws blood into the hoof. This provides nutrients to the structures as the horse releases weight from the hoof. The blood is then pushed back up the leg. Taking this into consideration, a horseshoe is applied to the hoof in a resting position with the least amount of blood flow. What this does is then restrict that expanding motion permanently. Which means that the nerves and supporting structures do not get the blood flow and nutrients that they need for optimal health. This means that cells cannot get ATP for nerve function…………. Essentially the horses hoof then has less feeling. This is why horses become “sound “when shoes are applied. If a horse is not sound, Barefoot, they will not be sound with a shoe on. Proper blood supply is necessary to keep the structures healthy, including the coffin bone. When blood supply is restricted, it can deteriorate or demineralize the coffin bone. An unbalanced trim can also add to this, by placing uneven pressure in certain areas. . Structures have a higher chance of being damaged, and not repairing properly, because of the lack of blood flow.
(C) Connie Friesen, Equine Osteopath EDO (c)
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Hoof Flexion and Vascularity
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