The following is a short case study of an older Thoroughbred mare with crushed, under-run heels, long toe and thin soles. Shoeing cycle for this mare was done at 6 week intervals. The time between the before and after photographs was 3 cycles (approx 18 weks total). Click on Photos to see a larger image. Before: After: LF - solar view. LF - Solar View Improvement in solar depth and heel angle. LF - Lateral view. Note crushed (under-run) heels and long toe. LF - Lateral View - Improved heel angle and toe length. View of both fronts from behind. Note low crushed heels (esp. RF) LF - Lateral view - shod hoof. Aluminum bar shoe to aid in better hoof angle and pad to provide support for the sole and frog. RF - Solar View. Crushed heels, lack of sole depth. RF - Solar View - Heels have improved, better sole depth and concavity. Discolored areas are old trauma. RF - Lateral View - crushed heels, very long toe. RF - Lateral View. Much better toe length, some continued improvement on heel angle. RF - Lateral View after trimming - Still a poor hoof angle, but some improvement. RF - Shod. Aluminum bar shoe to improve hoof angle, pad to support sole and frog. © 2005-2007 Cross Creek Shoeing