George's 4 week update

 George also arrived 4 weeks ago so as with Daunte its time for an update...

As ever, his original photos are the upper ones, with the recent ones below for comparison. The biggest point to note from this angle is the new growth which is visible at the top of the hoof capsule. 

His foot is beginning to work harder, but he has only recently started roadwork as he had a poor landing when he arrived. 

I like the fact that his heels are now lower and his frogs and digital cushion starting to beef up. That will happen more rapidly now he is able to work on the roads. 

Again, better new growth at the top. his toe is long but that doesn't worry me at this stage. 

It is a mistake to try and resolve this sort of issue by trimming as by lopping back the toe you further load the caudal hoof, which is only just beginning to strengthen. Much better to allow the hoof to develop and then as the toe shortens naturally the increased load is not a problem. 

More obvious changes on this foot, again early days but some improvement in the back of the foot. 

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