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