Equine Hoof Anatomy

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Equine Hoof Anatomy
Equine Hoof Anatomy Equine Science External
Anatomy Features

• Equine Science
• External Anatomy Features

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The outer layer of a horses 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

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

1. Plantar cushion
2. Navicular bone

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The Hoof From the Bottom

• Bulb of Heel
• Bar(s)
• Sole
• Wall
• Toe
• White Line
• Frog
• A. Central groove
• B. Ridge
• C. Lateral groove
• D. 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
• Hoof needs to be treated for any unhealthy
  problems
• Hoof needs to stay healthy to support the horses
  weight and movement

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Do horses wear Nikes?
YES!!!

• Answer Yes!