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

• Digital Flexor Tendon
• Sesamoidean ligament
• Digital extensor tendon
• Long pastern bone
• Short pastern bone
• Coronary corium
• Pedal bone
• Laminar corium
• Wall
• White Line
• Sole

• Plantar cushion
• 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

• Insensitive laminae
• Sensitive laminae
• 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!