8. Looking at the sole, imaginary lines extending the grooves of the frog should not pass over the heel. This causes contraction of the heel and prevents proper mechanism and circulation.
9. The wall in the heel area should be level with the bulb and frog and protrude a bit above the sole until about the midpoint of the frog. From that point, the wall the moonsickle of the toe should be about the same level.
10. The sole should be slightly concave from the frog to the wall.
Further reading on the proper care and trim for the Barefoot horse is highly recommended. Two highly esteemed authorities are:
Jaime Jackson and Hiltrud Strasser
Both can be found by searching the internet or in your local bookstore.
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