White Line Disease

Front hoof with WLD

White Line Disease (WLD) is a hoof infection located between the hoof wall and bone in the area called the White Line.   If left untreated  it can cause lameness, and impair hoof function.  In order to treat the infected area the laminae must be exposed and treated with medicine.  The two ponies pictured in this post are overweight and have previously had laminitis.  Laminitis predisposes a horse to WLD because of the weakened attachments between the primary and secondary laminae; resulting in small crevices, peftect for the growth of bacteria and fungus.  These ponies will be monitored from trimming to trimming; ensuring all the infection is gone.  Eventually the hoof will grow down and the problem will be resolved.  For more informatio please contact us at Farrier@andrewgrimm.net or call us at 301-416-0043.  Thanks.