Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)http://www.holistichoofsolutions.com/picture/dscn2447.jpg?pictureId=7803752<p>This photo was taken in December 2009, post-trim. The hoof is elongated-- almost oblong-- and is wider at the heels than at any other point of the hoof. It almost looks like it could be a hind foot (which tends to be more spade-like, with a pointed toe). This horse had extremely high heels, which, I am sure, contributed to this hoof form. It is difficult to tell from this photo, but he also had a high ridge of sole at the toe. I suspect that this was helping to support the front of the foot because of the extra pressure on the frontal wall and toe because of the high heels.</p>http://www.holistichoofsolutions.com/picture/dscn4420.jpg?pictureId=7803751<p>This photo was taken in November 2010. The hoof is now rounder, more like a front hoof should be. It is also now wider at the point where the bars meet the frog, as is physiologically proper. The frog is not as elongated and is a bit thicker. Also, the white line and wall separation have now grown out.&nbsp; While this hoof is still transforming, it is much better than it was a year ago.</p>