Abstract: The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through a method for treatment of a crack in the wall of a hoof of an animal having hooves which includes providing at least first and second L-shaped brackets each having a generally planar base side and a substantially planar first flange disposed in substantially perpendicular relationship to said generally planar base followed by securing said first L-shaped bracket to the hoof of a hooved animal on one side of a quarter crack with the substantially planar first flange thereof facing the quarter crack; and securing said second L-shaped bracket to the hoof of the animal on one side of a quarter crack with the substantially planar first flange facing the quarter crack and in opposed relationship with respect to the substantially planar first flange of said first L-shaped clamp; and biasing said first and second flanges together to facilitate healing.