Goldy's update

 Goldy has been here for over 12 weeks but I missed his update so belatedly and with apologies here it is...

As usual, the original photo is at the top and the 12 week update is below. Some really good changes and the new growth is very clear from this angle. 

The top photo is his foot straight out of shoes and pads, actually in much better shape than I expected. After 12 weeks though his frog is really developing well and his heels are significantly less under-run which is another good sign. 

This angle is for me always one of the most important, and often overlooked as it is not a typical viewpoint. However a healthy digital cushion and palmar hoof is critical, and particularly in the horses who come to us for rehab, is usually the area where they have injuries.

Its good to see a more balanced and stronger foot today, with Goldy definitely heading in the right direction. 

The angles are pretty funky but this is entirely Goldy's own work - as usual, no trimming has been done and his toe is shortening steadily as the new hoof grows down.

Again, better frog development and less under-run heels; he has been landing better on this foot on the whole, and its good to see the left catching up.

There was less distortion on this foot than the left so it was already in better balance but good to see the shorter hoof capsule and more substantial digital cushion.