How cool is this video? It shows a year of hoof growth in 30 seconds, from newborn foal to yearling. The foot is the foundation of the horse, and a structure is only as strong and stable as its foundation. Hence, the old adage “No foot, no horse.” The foot is the most common area of forelimb lameness because of the amount of strain and stress this unique structure is exposed to. The more you understand about the equine foot, the more problems you may be able to avoid and identify early on. More

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts lately about how conformation affects hoof growth, and the general consensus seems to be, “Well… that’s just how they are.” Like all we will ever be able to do is damage control, and it’s inevitable that it’ll just get worse as they age… and that makes me sad. In my opinion, that point of view sells the incredibly resilient nature of both the hoof and the horse short. We can’t magically “fix” conformational discrepancies in adult horses — once the bones are set, t

Horse Hoof Anatomy: Breakdown of the Parts | LoveToKnow Pets

Horse Hoof Terminology Every Equestrian Should Know - Horse Rookie