Hoof

Owning a horse can and will teach you a lot. There will be times when owning a horse seems like a bad idea but there are more wonderful times than bad times, when owning a horse is something you could only dream of. Like you do as a child. When I was a young child I always dreamed of having a magnificent spotted horse. As I grew older my love and want for a horse only intensified. Around the age of 15 on a bright warm sunny day my grandmother called me and said, " I have a surprise for you; I

Boarding a Horse: Pasture vs. Stable For centuries horse and man have existed in a partnership which has provided mutual benefits. The horse has aided man's advancement toward civilization as a diligent worker, reliable transportation method, brave soldier, and trusted friend. In return, man has protected the horse from predators and disease, and provided food and shelter to ensure the continued health and well being of his equine companion. As well meaning as man's intentions may be, not all

navicular disease, is a hoof problem in horses. Navicular syndrome is a degenerating bone disease that causes lameness in the horse. It deteriorates the navicular bone as well as the surrounding tissues. Navicular generally occurs on the front feet and happens when horses are between the age of eight and twelve. Navicular can lead to significant and even disabling lameness (“Navicular Problems: Symptoms and Treatment). The navicular bone is a small bone in a horse’s hoof that sits in between the

Anne Reiman AGE 120 Professor Gang 11-05-17 Lameness: What Causes it? and How do we Deal With it? All horse owners worry about their horses becoming lame. Lameness in a horse can take away from training time, cause the horse pain, and possibly end their life. Veterinarians dedicate a lot of time and effort into finding out what causes lameness. Veterinarians also spend time and effort into how to heal different types of causes of lameness. Three causes of lameness are laminitis, also known as founder

NOT A HOOF LEFT BEHIND Mark Twain says that early in his life he moved to a mining town in Colorado. The town was wide open with brothels and bars on every corner. Twain says, “I immediately recognized it was no place for a Christian-so I decided not to be one.” Many people have imitated Twain’s response. When they find it hard to be a Christian, they either quit trying to be one or they compromise their convictions. Jesus directs some of His harshest words toward the sin of compromise embodied in

Farrier is just another word for a horseshoer, or blacksmith. Most people think horseshoeing is a dying business, but honestly its just the opposite. The farrier business is growing with more and more men and women everyday. Shoeing horses is a lot more than buying a horseshoe and sticking it on any horses foot. All the information that you need to know to be certified is more than just anyone can handle. One of the first steps to becoming a member of the horseshoeing community is getting educated

due to their constant exposure to bacteria and sensitivity of the hoof wall to environmental changes. Abscesses within the hoof may vary in degree, ranging from mild to life threatening. Typically, abscesses occur when bacteria are introduced into the epithelium of the hoof, where the body responds and produces purulent fluid that effectively forms a pocket. This pocket will become enlarged with pus and due to the inability of the hoof to expand, pressure will begin to build up and cause pain. Severe

practice, in addition to undermining the soundness of the hoof, makes the hoof more prone to painful and potentially laming abscesses. An abscess in a hoof being a hole in which fluids and waste build up until they find a place to break through and “pop.” In addition, the metal of the shoe keeps the hoof from growing outward. Rather than expanding as it grows out, it is forced to contract and grow longer constricting blood flow to the hoof. Dr Hilltrud Strasser, a German veterinarian, veterinary scientist

heal my horse’s hoof a couple of years ago, the vision of being a vet was reaffirmed. It was a hot summer day when my dad and I were working around the barn. Like any other day as we worked we would check on how the horses were doing, this included grooming them and cleaning their hooves. We noticed one of our horses, Indie, moseying over with a limp and not putting weight on one hoof. I immediately was worried, thinking that he might have a serious injury. “Let’s lift up his hoof and check out what

Horse hooves need daily care to prevent disease or damage. The hoof wall grows to replace what is lost from wear and tear. Hoof wall grows faster in warmer weather. When horses stand in wet areas or live in humid climates the hoof wall becomes diseased. Also if there is a problem with the blood supply to their foot the hoof wall becomes dry and brittle and cracks. It takes about eight months to grow the hoof wall back. During that time hoof care needs to be done