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Mar 21
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Hoof Growth

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Many people are wondering why some horses grow dense, strong and almost indestructible hooves, while there are some that produce hooves with the consistency of a dead cork. How much do you really know about hoof growth and the factors that affect it? Just like our fingernails, the rate and quality of the hoof’s growth varies. However, unlike with our fingernails, horses depend a lot on their hooves for their survival so having a quality and healthy hoof is an advantage. For a normal adult horse, the hoof wall usually grows at rate of approximately 6 to 10 millimeters per…

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Mar 21
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Hoof Balance

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A good step to begin with when doing hoof trimming is identifying hoof balance. What is a balanced hoof? A balanced hoof is a ‘natural hoof’ or a hoof that is trimmed to replicate the form of a natural hoof. What is a natural hoof? This is the hoof that you usually see on wild horses. These horses tend to have balanced hooves as they have a free roaming life style. A balanced hoof has a hoof wall that supports not only the foot but also the entire body of the horse. The only part of the hoof that touches…

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Mar 21
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Hoof Repair

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While hoof care should be considered as a necessary part of the daily management of a horse, many of us neglect it and treat it as a time consuming task. Many horse owners even think that hoof care should only be done by their farriers. What we should understand, is healthy hooves require more than just trims and shoes. Get A Good Farrier It is true that getting help from farriers and veterinarians can improve all domestic horses’ health. A good farrier can inspect the hooves of your horse and recommend the right shoes for it. In determining the type…

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