05/04/2026
We love Valmont Farms, sharing science backed hoof care insights and stocking The Equid Apothecary 🤎
Did you know the circumflex artery runs right along the bottom edge of the coffin bone — and sole depth is what stands between it and the ground? When sole depth is thin (under ~15mm), that artery is vulnerable to bruising, pressure, and pain with every step. Prioritising sole depth isn’t just a hoof care goal — it’s protecting one of the most important blood supplies in your horse’s foot. 🐴 beware of trimming a compromised foot to make it look fancy from above - replacing what gets taken away to protect the sole depth is key to the horse’s comfort. 👌
(as an aside note to the wedge, when an old horse tells you how he likes his hoof care, you do that! It doesn’t matter if you believe pedal bones should be flat and heels low - which I do not - but the horse’s comfort and ability to move sound and happy is #1). Not all ideals are equal in rehab. If you try and argue against what a horse proves is more or less comfortable for him then you maybe need to meet more horses ❤️🦄
