Remedial farriery Part 3: The role of farriery in the surgical management of quittor in the horse

Quittor describes infection of the ungulate cartilages of the foot and may result in lameness, swelling and chronic discharging tracts from the coronary band. Often these cases require surgical intervention, during which part of the hoof wall is often removed. This may lead to reduced support by the hoof wall and additional stresses on remaining structures. Remedial farriery involving trimming and digital support is often key to the immediate and long‐term management of these cases. Using a clinical example, this article describes the role of farriery as part of the management of a case of quittor.