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HORSE PRODUCTION Lecture 20: Shoeing and Hoof Care
EQUINE MEDICINEShoeing and Hoof Care
Hoof AnatomyExternalHoof WallHorny substanceFunctions-weight bearingProtectionMoisture CoronetHoof wall growthSoleHoof bottom surfaceProtection FrogWeight bearing surface
Hoof AnatomyInternalCoffin BoneStructure for weight bearingPlantar CushionShock absorptionNavicular BoneFulcrum LaminaeConnect bone to hoof wall
Hoof CareRoutine CleaningRoutine Trimming/ShoeingCorrectionsTreatment of Injury/Disease
Trimming
GoalsRetain shapeRetain lengthLevelPastern/hoof angle
TrimmingMinor Corrections only!!!!Consider conformationAgeDegree of faultsConsider movementForgingInterferingBruising
ShoeingPre-made or hand madeCold fitSoft metalImprecise fitHot fitSteelPrecise fit
Hoof Care
Diseases and InjuriesThrushBacterial infectionDry/Cracking footMultiple causesLost/Loose shoeFoot needs protection
Shoe Removal
Cutting NailsLoosen ShoeRemove Shoe
Diseases and Injuries
Hot NailNail in sensitive tissue Street NailNail in bottom of footAbscessFluid pocket in foot