Hoof Maintenance Tutorial for Healthy Horses
For Horses
Remove
loose
flakes
of
sole with
the
knife
.
Trim the
edges of
the frog
with the
knife
.
Cut back
the
sole
around the
white line to the
depth of the
hoof wall that is
to be removed
with the
knife
.
Starting at one
heel, cut
round the
hoof wall
with
hoof nippers
to shorten the
foot.
Rasp
the
sole
flat and
even.
Rasp
the outside
edge so
the wall
has even thickness
at the ground. Do
not rasp the shiny
outside of the wall
high up the hoof.
•
Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook
- Angela Taibo
•
Horse Healthcare - A Manual for Animal Health Workers and Owners
- David
Hadrill
•
Veterinary Treatment of Pigs
– G. R. Duncanson
Proper hoof care is essential for the well-being of horses. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on cleaning, trimming, and reshaping the hooves. From removing debris to rasping the sole and edges, each step is crucial for maintaining healthy hooves. Following these guidelines can help prevent common hoof issues and ensure your horse's comfort and mobility. References included for further learning.
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Step 1 Clean any debris from under the hoof with a hoof pick.
Step 2 Remove loose flakes of sole with the knife.
Step 3 Trim the edges of the frog with the knife.
Step 4 Cut back the sole around the white line to the depth of the hoof wall that is to be removed with the knife.
Step 5 Starting at one heel, cut round the hoof wall with hoof nippers to shorten the foot.
Step 6 Rasp the sole flat and even.
Step 7 Rasp the outside edge so the wall has even thickness at the ground. Do not rasp the shiny outside of the wall high up the hoof.
References Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook - Angela Taibo Horse Healthcare - A Manual for Animal Health Workers and Owners - David Hadrill Veterinary Treatment of Pigs G. R. Duncanson
