The Illustrated Horse’s Foot: a Comprehensive Guide (2024)

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The Illustrated Horse’s Foot: a Comprehensive Guide (2024)

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What points are most important in evaluating the horse hooves? ›

The hoof wall should be slightly higher than the sole, so that the hoof wall bears a majority of the horse's weight. The bars of the foot should gradually taper upward from the sole to the heels. The bars should be slightly higher than the sole and lower than the wall.

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What 3 things should you observe when assessing your horse's gait? ›

Observing the horse from the front, back and both side views, the veterinarian notes any deviations in gait (such as winging or paddling), failure to land squarely on all four feet and the unnatural shifting of weight from one limb to another.

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What are the 4 factors to consider when selecting a horse? ›

Breed, Temperament, and Use

Size ranges from large draft breeds, such as Percherons and Clydesdales, to mid-sized Saddlebred and Quarter Horses and smaller Morgans and Arabians. The size of the rider relative to the size of the horse should also be considered.

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What are the main factors that you think should be considered when evaluating a horse's quality of life? ›

Conversely, pleasure derived from physical contact, eating, social companionship and mental stimulation should also be included in the overall assessment. Quality of life is a uniquely individual experience and should be measured from the perspective of the individual horse.

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What is the most important part of evaluating balance in the horse? ›

When determining whether a horse is balanced, it is important to examine certain ratios and angles of the body. The slope of the horse's shoulder is one of the most crucial aspects to consider. The slope of the shoulder ties in closely with many other body parts and proportions, such as length of back and neck.

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What are the important factors in proper hoof trimming? ›

The key to proper trimming is maintaining those angles by correct toe and heel length. Most horses require trimming more toe than heel; however, some horses will grow more heel and will need to have their heel shortened to set the hoof down to maintain the proper hoof/pastern axis (Figure 7).

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