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[[Image:Overgrown foot trimming.jpg|right|thumb|350px|<small><center>Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary]</center></small>]]
 
[[Image:Overgrown foot trimming.jpg|right|thumb|350px|<small><center>Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary]</center></small>]]
 
* The principles are basically the same as for [[Normal Foot - Donkey#Routine trimming|routine trimming]].
 
* The principles are basically the same as for [[Normal Foot - Donkey#Routine trimming|routine trimming]].
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* Consequently, the sole may need to bear more wight and enough thickness needs to be maintained to prevent excessive discomfort to the donkey. Provision of a deep bedded stable is also useful.
 
* Consequently, the sole may need to bear more wight and enough thickness needs to be maintained to prevent excessive discomfort to the donkey. Provision of a deep bedded stable is also useful.
 
* Most donkeys respond well to improved angle of the foot without the need for prolonged analgesia. Daily inspection and good hoof hygiene are advisable as well as monthly farriery as indicated until a substantial hoof capsule has developed.
 
* Most donkeys respond well to improved angle of the foot without the need for prolonged analgesia. Daily inspection and good hoof hygiene are advisable as well as monthly farriery as indicated until a substantial hoof capsule has developed.
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