My horse is lame again after a bruised hoof. Are white hooves weaker?

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Flirt keeps going lame. She just recovered from a bruised hoof. Rode her monday and gave her a light jumping workout, but when my boyfriend (who is learning to ride) rode her yesterday, she was slightly lame at the trot. She has white colored hooves, so could that mean she has weaker feet? she has been jumping for the last 3-4 years. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | 15 years and 2 months old | 1200 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I do not believe the color of the hoof indicates strength in the foot overall. Is she shod? You may need to have a farrier out to see if she needs a reset or perhaps pads added to protect the sole. If she continues to come up lame, despite plenty of rest, you really need a vet to come out & do a through lameness exam. This will involve a good physical exam of the leg & foot, blocking the leg/foot to isolate exactly where the pain is coming from & possibly x-rays. She may have not completely recovered from the bruise, or there may be other changes in the hoof/leg at work here. Knowing exactly what you are dealing with will tell you how to keep Flirt comfortable & working pain free for years to come. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My horse is lame again after a bruised hoof. Are white hooves weaker?

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