Hoof wall separation disease, (HWSD), is an autosomal recessive genetic hoof disease in horses. Research is being carried out at, among others, UC Davis.
The Connemara Pony is athletic, versatile equine with a kind. Unfortunately, this sole to wall junction is also potentially the weakest link and a large number of domestic horses have hooves that literally come apart at the seam.
Hoof Wall Separation Syndrome (HWSS) is an inherited condition seen in Connemara ponies and typified by the dorsal hoof wall splitting away from underlying structures. Hoof Wall Separation Disease or HWSD is a condition that has been identified in Connemara ponies and horses that have been crossed with Connemara ponies.
Affected animals show separation and. A three year history of severe hoof wall separation – treated unsuccessfully – is being resolved by Equine. First published in the Connemara. Norman Edward Robinson, Kim A. This means that there is.