I knew it would happen soon. Freedom’s hoof has finally broken at the point of last year’s abscess. So far he’s staying sound on it (since this photo, my farrier has also cleaned it up). There’s not enough hoof wall to nail a shoe to, so I’m crossing my fingers, feeding a hoof supplement, and putting a hoof boot on it when I ride. Luckily it’s a hind hoof, so not carrying as much weight. My farrier and I discussed patching it or casting it, but as long as he stays sound, I think I’ll leave it naked. Since he lives outside I’m worried he’ll do more damage to the hoof if he rips off the “fix.”
