Anatomy

Managing Racehorses' Feet Can Lead To Optimum Performance

The ideal racehorse foot, as presented in textbook illustrations, rarely occurs in nature. Each foot, even on the same horse, is influenced by a number of variables, including the horse's conformation, the structure of the individual leg, moisture content of the hoof components, and athletic demands.
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Farriers' Roundtable

Q: How serious is sole bruising? How can I best determine its cause and if there might be an underlying condition that might require a veterinarian's assistance?
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My View of Cracked Hooves

Quarter and heel cracks in the hoof, in most cases are the result of the medial-lateral imbalances of the hoof and limb. These cracks are coming from the perioplic ring down and can reach up to the lower edge of the hoof. Imbalance occurs due to poor limbs conformation, resulting weight horses cover hoof not evenly.
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Managing Navicular Syndrome In Horses

A short, choppy stride; standing with one foot pointed ahead of the other; forefoot lameness that’s easily seen on hard ground or when the horse is moving on a circle; increased stumbling. These are all common signs in a horse with navicular syndrome, defined as discomfort in the front heel area related to pain around the navicular bone or the tendons and other structures in the navicular area.
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