I'm not sure if that's what is actually happening here. I've noticed (only on the left hind foot, and only on the outside wall) that there is a shallow crack in the hoof wall on my mare. She goes back and forth between barefoot when she is in light work/has time off and shod on her front when she's in heavier work. I've had her 6 months and this is the first time I've seen it. She isn't lame or showing and kind of soreness at all. Any idea what it may be ? I was under the impression that white line was between the white line and hoof wall, and this appears to be in the middle of the hoof wall. I have her on supplements and use a hoof oil 2-4 times a week as directed.
I don't have a ton of knowledge about this kind of stuff and the digging I've been doing online hasn't offered much, so any advice is appreciated!
I don't have a ton of knowledge about this kind of stuff and the digging I've been doing online hasn't offered much, so any advice is appreciated!