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Could a hoof being a bit overgrown to one side in need of a trim and more than likely needing to be shod vs barefoot cause the knee to swell? Just a question I had cause a buddy of mine was telling me about a horse he ended up with and he said the knee looked as if it had a little fluid on it and was a bit swollen. I am thinking off the bat without seeing it and from how he was talking that it might be the horses hoof.
 
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Yes, hoof imbalance can definitely cause torque & therefore damage to joints. Without a lot more info I wouldn't assume it likely for the horse to 'need' shoes(altho that's not to say I'd assume bare is best either) and as metal rims have been shown to increase concussion & low frequency vibrations a huge amount, I'd think they would be more likely to make matters worse. *Lack of protection on the other hand, can also exacerbate joint strain due to incorrect movement, particularly toe first landings because of heel sensitivity.
 
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