Horse hoof

The horses hoof is hard but delicate part of a horses body, it must be treated carefully. If a horse has a long toe then it is more uncomfortable for them to walk. It is then more vital to disease. In this paper I will be explaining how important it is to keep a horses hoof healthy and strong. how a horses hoof works and how to prevent the most common hoof disease. To keep a horses hoof healthy and free from wall cracks you must feed your horse the correct feed and hay to insure a healthy diet. Feed low in starch and in pellet form are better for a horse. Do not feed your horses to much starch, it may make your horse healthy body wise but it can cause problems with your horses hooves. A horse with a bad diet can problems with there hooves.…

does have many pros to it, and I want to make sure I acknowledge them. If your horse is kept barefoot you will definitely save a large chunk of money over time. We pay $85 for re-shoeing a fully shod horse. We pay this amount every 7 weeks when our farrier comes out. That means we pay an average of $630 per year, per fully shod horse. A barefoot trim usually costs right around $20 dollars. Barefoot horses need to be trimmed every 5 weeks, the cost averages right around $210 per year. Another pro…

Introduction Laminitis is a condition that occurs in horses that’s painful and detrimental to the overall health of the animal. Being one of the most common conditions that appear in horses, there are many ways to treat, prevent, and cause laminitis that have been found in various research studies conducted throughout the years. With Equine being such an enormous industry throughout the world, it’s no surprise that there has been such a wide variety of research conducted. Even with all the…

Disease Causative Organism Symptoms Treatment Mode of transmission Prevention Unique Things About Disease Athlete's Foot Fungi - Scaly rash - Itching - Stinging - Burning - Antifungal meds - Floors - Towels - Clothing - Keep your feet clean - Dry feet thoroughly - Don’t go barefoot anywhere With athlete's foot, you literally have a plant living on your skin. Ringworm Fungi - Red circle on skin - Itch - Antifungal meds - Contact of skin - Wash your body - Avoid anyone infected Infection is…

actions, something she couldn't place. The horse pulled back his suede lips, exposing teeth and pale gums, stretched his jaw open, and placed his upper teeth on the top of the fence post. His neck arched, muscles contracting as he inhaled chunks of air and then exhaled in long grunts. Sophie's brain dragged up the connection. Granger reminded her of an…

bird glide through the air flying freely away, I paused for a second and the world seemed to stop. “What just happened?” I thought to myself, “that round could have been perfect”. With my helmet intact, I stood up brushing the dirt and shame off my clothes. The sun had barely begun to shove its way through the darkness of the night when I walked into the barn that Sunday morning. Tromping down the aisle I spotted my horse, Lee, his eyes so grand I could see my reflection. Today was our…

Horseback riding in its disciplines it is definitely one of the hardest sports. As a rider one has to feel the movements of the horse underneath them and understand what each means. Riders have to control their horses with shifts of body weight, leg positioning, and touches of rein, if one part of the body moves incorrectly they are telling the horse to do something entirely incorrect and could end up on the ground. Try doing that going 30 MPH around barrels, scary but exciting. It is more…

Native peoples, the horse still is an essential part of daily life. For others, the horse will always remain an element of our identity and our history. The Horse Nation continues to inspire, and Native artists continue to celebrate the horse in our songs, our stories, and our works of art.” – Emil Her Many Horses Emil Her Many Horses is one of the many curators at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. More specifically, he is the curator in the Museum Scholarship at the National Museum…

The Appaloosa horse is best known for its unique spotted pattern. Originally developed by Nez Perce indians, this breed almost went extinct in the 1870s, but has since made a comeback. Appaloosa horses require the same care as most other horses.There are several guidelines for caring horses in several categories. One category is provisions for feed, water, and habitat. Appaloosa horses, like most horses, primarily eat grass. They also “eat things like hay, concentrates, and treats” (Sanderson,…

For centuries, humans and horses have enjoyed a close relationship. Of course, today, horses don’t serve the role they once did when they provided transportation and aided in farm work. However, just because the dynamic between horse and man has changed, doesn’t mean it isn’t just as significant. In fact, today, horses serve a very real role of being a therapeutic aid through hippotherapy and other methods. What is Hippotherapy? No, hippothearapy isn’t some sort of odd therapy for hippos. It is…