HORSES NAVICULAR FULL
So, how do we fix this type of situation? The first step is a full rocker trim and wedge shoe with a positive pressure frog plate for additional support. Being in the low 40s or 30s means that the horse will require some type of specialty measures to correct the low angle and maintain soundness. If you compare most average healthy feet that have no leverage problems, the center of this coffin joint will be in the middle of the foot the coffin bone angle will be about 50 degrees. A horse with this naturally low coffin bone angle should never be in a perfect perimeter fit, traditional, normal, or full-toed type shoe, in Pittman’s opinion. The farrier had a 3-degree wedge pad on the horse at the time however, the horse still has a negative palmar angle and a poor digital alignment. This angle, along with the long toe lever, can be a major piece of the puzzle to lameness cases. In the example shown above, the horse has a coffin bone with only a 39.7-degree angle. This angle, along with the long toe lever, can be a major piece This horse has a coffin bone withĪ 39.7-degree angle. Without the help of X-rays, it can be difficult for farriers to map out the bone angleĪnd design a management program for the horse. Without the help of X-rays, it can be difficult for farriers to map out the bone angle and design a management program for the horse. A low coffin joint angle will cause horses to have a long toe and low heel. This means that the coffin joint will have a low angle. A low palmar angle causes more tendon strain and problems in the back of the foot. On the flip side, a low palmar angle can also cause a long toe. Having a long toe lever can lead to a low palmar angle because long toes tend to load their heels more. The longer that it is, the more advantage that the ground has on pushing up on the coffin bone, pulling on the tendon and slapping the navicular bone. When the toe lever is long, it works against the tendon. This is important because the deep digital flexor tendon sits underneath the joint. When describing a toe lever, Pittman looks at the center of rotation of the coffin joint. The first problem that is commonly seen in Western pleasure horses is a long toe lever. Although breeding plays a part, the intensity of adolescent horse training programs means that horses will work very hard at a young age, and Pittman usually sees these horses between the ages of 8 and 15, when their bodies begin to break down because of inconsistencies in their shoeing programs from birth, combined with intense training programs that also start at a young age. This gait puts a massive amount of wear and tear on the horses’ muscles. This movement is best compared with the way that a bodybuilder performs slow, controlled curls with a heavyweight, as opposed to other events that might require quick-twitch muscles or heavy aerobic activity. What does this mean? According to Pittman, this means that the horse used in Western pleasure demonstrates a specific type of movement. The quality of the movement and the consistency of the gaits is a major consideration.” Ideally, he should have a balanced, flowing motion, while exhibiting correct gaits that are of proper cadence. He should cover a reasonable amount of ground with little effort. According to the Quarter Horse Association’s horse judging manual, “A good Western pleasure horse has a free-flowing stride of reasonable length in keeping with his confirmation. Western pleasure is one discipline that presents a unique challenge for both farriers and veterinarians and Pittman specializes in difficult cases with horses across the industry.įirst, it is important to understand what is being asked of horses during Western pleasure events and training. Owners take their horses to him after they’ve exhausted every option and still cannot find an answer to why their horse is lame. The owner of Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services has also gained a reputation for fixing the unfixable and using his outside-of-the-box approach to benefit horses all over the country. Sammy Pittman has found ways to help horses lengthen their careers and stay comfortable by honoring the natural biomechanics of the horse.
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