See Also: Cracked Hoof - Horse Racing(gambling)
Hoof - Horse Racing(gambling)
Cracked Heels (Grease Heels-Scratches) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Backstretch (Racing Surface Term) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Bad Actor (Fractious Horse) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Infield Racing (Sport) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Thoroughbred Racing Associations (Tra) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Entry (Racing Office) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Daily Racing Form - Horse Racing(gambling)
Badge Horse - Horse Racing(gambling)

Cracked Hoof - Horse Racing (gambling)


A vertical split of the hoof wall. Cracks may extend upwards from the bearing surface of the wall or downwards from the coronary band, as the result of a defect in the band. Varying in degrees of severity, cracks can result from injuries or concussion. Hooves that are dry and/or thin (shelly) or improperly shod are susceptible to cracking upon concussion. Corrective trimming and shoeing may remedy mild cracks but in severe cases, when the crack extends inward to the sensitive laminae, more extensive treatment is required, such as using screws and wires to stabilize the sides of the crack.