What is White Line Disease?

This disease occurs when bacteria/fungi enter the inner hoof wall eating away at the keratin. White Line Disease causes the inside of the hoof capsule to look rotten and have a fowl odour. If the bacteria isn’t removed and treated, it will continue killing the hoof wall causing more damage and possible problems in the future. White line disease can be caused by flare in the hoof wall, poor living conditions, irregular farrier visits and genetics. The presence of a white chalky substance in/near the white line of the hoof wall is a sign that your horse has White Line Disease. To prevent White Line Disease you can: improve paddock conditions, schedule regular farrier visits and routinely clean out your horses feet.