What does it mean when a horse is said to have a club foot?
A true club foot has restrictive tendons that cause a hoof to be straight up and down. The hoof looks upright and boxy. The heel grows faster than the toe. Depending on the degree of severity, the horse may be short-strided. I don’t consider two hooves that are of different shapes to be a true club. If your horse is born with club hooves, consult a veterinarian and your horse shoer to decide on the best course of action. How often should a horse see the farrier and at what age should he/she have first trim? A weanling should be looked at on your next farrier appointment to address any problems (crooked legs, club hooves, or any abnormalities). The weanling may not need any trimming for 6 months, but if there is a problem he or she might need attention every month. I personally don’t like to shoe a horse too early in their life. I like the horses hoof to widen out naturally, for as long as possible. Some horses may need attention monthly, depending on what you are doing. Under normal co
