From Static position to Dynamic motion, muscle tension tendon tension is a major influence on hoof angles and how the hooves load! All distortions of the hoof capsule are a combination of weight load distribution, compression and torque. Which is directly related to the posture and confirmation of the equine. So applying joint stabilization,mobilization and proper stretching techniques relieves muscle tension tendon tension. Thus, also restoring soft tissue and joint articulation to its optimal natural range of motion. Applying body work with hoof work has drastically changed my trimming & shoeing. For instance, it has eliminated wedges, lifts, & rigid techniques in various situations. Postural changes occur in an anterior/ posterior position and medial/lateral positions of alignment. So sometimes you don't have to trim what you thought you were going to, after body work.. Same applies to shoe placement after body work. Examples would be distances between hairlines and sesmoids (at the fetlock) affecting the medial/lateral balance of the trim. Club feet, relieving flexor tendons with body work while relieving extensors with the trim. Underrun heels/ long toes relieving extensors with the body work while relieving flexors with the trim. This has enhanced my overall hoof balance. The horse can readily accept these changes in posture because it was all done simultaneously. (See also Hoof & Musculoskeletal Co-Relation)