What do I mean when I say the mustang roll (bevel around the outer hoof wall) "reduces leverage". This is the same hoof before and after a trim. No roll was applied before, which is pulling that toe forward and causing flare.. Can you see how the mustang roll (bevel) would reduce leverage in the after picture (bottom)? Leverage refers to the constant forces on the outer hoof wall. Wild horses walk hundreds of miles a day, in the process they naturally roll the walls of their hooves. That's why we call this technique the mustang roll... So if we do not mimic this roll (bevel the outer hoof wall) then there's a constant pull or force on the hoof that's continuingly pulling it away from the internal structures (causing flare, long toes, underrun heels, ECT)... When we bevel the wall & keep a routine trim cycle, we minimize those forces (leverage) & mimic natural wear. This relief on the hoof wall helps the hoof maintain a good connection internally, & minimizes hoof distortions & pathology (cracks, flare, long toes, underrun heels, ECT).
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