Growth rings in a rescued horse
Mature Appaloosa G that foundered 3 months earlier. Growth rings are prominent on all 4 hooves. These are the front hooves.
Mature Appaloosa G that foundered 3 months earlier. Growth rings are prominent on all 4 hooves. This is the LF hoof
Mature Appaloosa G that foundered 3 months earlier. Growth rings are prominent on all 4 hooves. This is the LH hoof.
Mature Appaloosa G that foundered 3 months earlier. Growth rings are prominent on all 4 hooves. These are the hind hooves.
This well defined ring is on all 4 hooves and was caused by a sudden onset 5 months earlier of photosensitization affecting the pink skin on all limbs. The severe reaction caused large open wounds on the pasterns (see associated images).
