1. Equine Hoof Anatomy Equine Science External Anatomy Features

2. Equine Science External Anatomy Features
Equine Hoof Anatomy
Equine Science
External Anatomy Features

3. The outer layer of a horse’s hoof is similar to what in a human?
Answer: The finger nail

4. What is the hoof largely composed of?
Answer: Keratin

5. Is the hoof alive?
Answer: Yes, the hoof grows at a rate of .2 inches per month on the average.

6. 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

7. Insensitive/ Sensitive Laminae
Insensitive laminae
Sensitive laminae
Laminar corium

8. Hoof Care Hoof needs to be trimmed because it is growing
Trim/re-shod every 6 to 8 weeks
Farrier: person who shoes or cares for horse’s feet.
Thrush – bacterial infection in the sole of the hoof around the frog.
Signs: Bad smell! Frog peeling off
What to do: apply antifungal medicine

9. Do horses wear Nike’s?
YES!!!
Answer: Yes!

10. Types of Shoes
Horses are just like athletes, they have special shoes for different jobs:

11. 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