Connemara Pony Research into Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD)

The hoof problem previously known as Hoof Wall Separation Syndrome (HWSS) has been renamed as Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD). HWSD is an unique, verifiable and testable disease. It should not be confused with any other hoof pathology. HWSD is a genetic autosomal recessive condition. Two carrier parents being bred with each other results in 1:4 chance of the foal being HWSD afflicted. There is now a commercially available genetic test for the HWSD mutation.

Posters from the Clifden Meeting. Owners of HWSD ponies tell their stories

All of these posters were written by the owners of the ponies. They share the journey with you. Some of the journeys are sad and painful. The blog authors take no responsibility for any resultant emotional harm to readers.

These are photographs of the posters. If you wish to read the posters in more detail there is a link below each photograph which takes you to the poster on scribd. IF you wish to download any of these posters for educational purposes you will need to contact the Connemara Pony Research Group for permission.