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Equine Hoof Anatomy
Equine ScienceExternal Anatomy Features
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Equine Hoof Anatomy
Equine Science
External Anatomy Features
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The outer layer of a horse’s hoof is similar to what in a human?
Answer: The finger nail
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What is the hoof largely composed of?
Answer: Keratin
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Is the hoof alive?
Answer: Yes, the hoof grows at a rate of .2 inches per month on the
average.
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The Hoof From the Bottom
1. Bulb of Heel2. Bar(s)3. Sole4. Wall5. Toe6. White Line
7. FrogA. Central grooveB. RidgeC. Lateral grooveD. Apex
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Insensitive/ Sensitive Laminae
1. Insensitive laminae
2. Sensitive laminae
3. Laminar corium
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Hoof Care
• Hoof needs to be trimmed because it is growing– Trim/re-shod every 6 to 8 weeks
• Farrier: person who shoes or cares for horse’s feet.
• Thrush – bacterial infection in the sole of the hoof around the frog. – Signs: Bad smell! Frog peeling off– What to do: apply antifungal medicine
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Do horses wear Nike’s?
Answer: Yes!
YES!!!
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Types of Shoes
• Horses are just like athletes, they have special shoes for different jobs:
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The Hoof
1. Digital Flexor Tendon
2. Sesamoidean ligament
3. Digital extensor tendon
4. Long pastern bone
5. Short pastern bone
6. Coronary corium
7. Pedal bone
8. Laminar corium
9. Wall
10. White Line
11. Sole
12. Plantar cushion
13. Navicular bone