White line disease is common in a variety of horse breeds including Thoroughbreds. It is most common, however, in horses such as Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds and other halter horses. If your Thoroughbred is suffering from trauma to the hoof, injury or has reoccurring laminitis or other hoof related conditions then you should talk to your vet about white line disease. Your horse could be at risk for this disease due to an already compromised hoof. White line disease occurs when bacteria enters the white line area of a hoof and becomes infected. Once infection sets in the bacteria literally pushes apart the layers of hoof wall. Call your vet if you notice any chipping or flaking of the hoof or hoof wall. Your vet Marion County, AL will need to examine the hoof and possibly take x-rays to make an accurate diagnosis. Treatment will then be prescribed accordingly.