This video begins to discuss the anatomy of the horse’s hoof. For more information on horse hoof anatomy, watch Anatomy of the Horse’s Hoof, part two.
This video is part of the 2008 Equestrian Academy Sessions made possible by University of Nebraska and Purina Mills. It is narrated by Nate Allen, of Allen Farrier Service-Juanita, NE and Central Community Technical College-Hastings NE. This video is made available to you through www.eXtension.org/horses.
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Anatomy of the Horse’s Hoof Part 1
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Anatomy of the Horse’s Hoof Part 2
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Video Sections:
2008 Equestrian Academy, University of Nebraska
- Introduction to Hoof Function and Terminology
- Anatomy of the Horse’s Hoof
- Physiology of the Horse’s Hoof
- Horse Hoof Trimming Principles
- Determining the Correct Horse Hoof Shape
- Trimming Unbalanced Horse Hooves
- Reasons to Shoe Your Horse
- Unbalanced Development as a Result of Shoeing
- Horse Hoof Bruising and Corrective Shoeing
- Corrective Shoeing for Horses and Conclusion
