A Closer Look at the Normal Asil Arabian Hoof
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
December 27, 2017
Veterinarians could be able to use this baseline data to identify prelaminitic changes in Arabian horses.
Veterinarians could be able to use this baseline data to identify prelaminitic changes in Arabian horses.
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The traditional four- to six-week interval aligns perfectly with what’s going on physiologically in the horse’s hoof.
Out of nearly 1,000 randomly chosen horses, 85% had at least one hoof disorder visible during a regular farrier visit.
Of the 413 respondents, 219 (53%) said they have their horses’ shoes pulled for the winter months.
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A study found little difference in gait between shoes, although shod horses moved differently than barefoot ones.
Of the 359 respondents, 101 (28%) said their hoof care professionals use radiographs to make trimming/shoeing decisions.
The outer hoof’s health affects the bones and soft tissues within, and vice versa.
Causes of collapse in apparently healthy horses range from sleep deprivation and pain to muscle disorders and pregnancy.
Research has provided farriers with a better understanding of how weight-bearing and loading affect hoof wall growth.
The hoof is a dynamic structure that undergoes continuous changes throughout a horses’ lifetime.
Of the 1,743 respondents, 841 (48%) said their horses’ hooves are trimmed and/or shod every six to seven weeks.
Horses with asymmetric feet have altered loading patterns, which could lead to lameness and possibly early retirement.
Underrun heels can contribute to problems such as chronic heel pain, bruising, lameness, reduced performance, and more.
Learn about what’s cutting-edge in the world of equine hoof care from our 2017 International Hoof Care Summit coverage.
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