Sep 02
Hoofcare
Posted by admin on Friday Sep 2, 2011 Under Horse care
Why do Big Brown’s feet need so much work?
What went wrong with Big Brown’s feet that he had to have this kind of work done?
http://hoofcare.blogspot.com/2008/04/big-brown-most-famous-feet-in-derby.html
Was it an accident, or what? I know he’s had a lot of work done, but I don’t know why.
Thanks!
http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=11883
“Concussion–pure impact on the feet (particularly the heels) from Big Brown’s ground-covering stride–caused his past problems, said Curl.” Curl is his farrier.
Another:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/horseracing/ny-spbrown0526,0,624505.story
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