A hoof crack is a visible vertical crack in the hoof wall.
Cracks are referred to by location, such as:
- Toe
- Quarter
- Heel
- Bar crack
Treatment consists mainly of immobilizing the hoof crack, thus permitting sound hoof wall to grow down from the coronary band.
Stabilizing cracking may involve:
- Side clips
- Burning the top of the crack
- Applying an acrylic
- Rasping a half moon shape under the crack to remove the pressure that occurs when weight is applied on the hoof.
For more info, see Common Hoof Problems
