Hoof Anatomy and Care Equine Science: Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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Hoof CARE
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Hoof CARE
Hoof Anatomy and Care Equine Science:
Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100%
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what is a part of routine hoof care maintenance? - clean and inspect
daily using hoof pick and paying particular attention to bars and frog; trim
every 6-8 weeks (trim level)
what factor is important for the hoof t...
what are some considerations one must take into account for hoof care? -
✔✔1. conformation specifically the shoulder and pastern
2. size of foot relative to the body
3. performance level
4. ground surface
what part of the foot grows faster than the heel? - ✔✔the toe
what does long toes lead to? - ✔✔forging, overarching, scalping; longer toe
= longer break over time
what is important to remember when trimming? - ✔✔before trimming,
examine conformation & travel; do not over-trim the frog; trim level
describe a balanced foot. - ✔✔a balanced foot distributes weight around
the center of gravity of the horse's limbs keeping the foot in balance with
proper trimming and shoeing will maximize the performance and
soundness of the hose
where is the hoof wall the thickest? - ✔✔the toe
ounce of prevention... - ✔✔is worth a pound of cure
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