When a horse backs naturally without interference from the rider they perform a two beat diagonal gait. The back has a...
Horses Articles
Basic Broodmare Management
A healthy, frolicking foal is the result of a well-designed broodmare management program. Although many other factors...
The Stallion: Breeding Soundness Examination and Reproductive Anatomy
Stallion owners or potential owners, must be critical of the stallions they use for breeding, taking into account...
External Parts of the Horse Hoof
A horse’s hoof can be divided into five areas: the wall, the sole, the frog, the periople, and the white line....
Blood Pumping Mechanism of the Hoof
Blood is pumped from the heart through arteries to the hoof and is assisted in its return through a “pumping...
Evaluating the Hoof and Trim Job
Ensuring that a horse's hooves are properly trimmed and balance can help to prevent lameness. This article discusses...
Bones of the Hoof
Long pastern bone. The long pastern bone is located between the fetlock and pastern joint. The long pastern...
Sensitive Structures of the Hoof
The sensitive structures are so called because they contain many nerves and blood vessels. Injury to them will cause...
How a Horse’s Hoof Grows
Hoof growth is one of the most important considerations in hoof physiology. Hoof growth occurs from the coronary band...
Understanding the Equine Hoof
In this video, Nate Allen, of Allen Farrier Service-Juanita, NE and Central Community Technical College-Hastings NE,...
Basic Horse Hoof Care
Many different hoof problems can occur in horses. Having a good working relationship with a farrier and veterinarian...
Cleaning a Horse’s Hoof
Cleaning out your horse's hooves is a task that should be done daily. Cleaning out the hooves can alert you of...