Although its structure is tough, it also contains a large blood supply. Injury to the coronary band can result in damage to the hoof wall or disrupt proper hoof growth to the point where the horse may no longer be rideable. Periople The periople covers the soft area just below the ...
The pastern bones occur above and below the pastern joint with the long pastern on top, between the fetlock and the joint, and the short pastern below the joint connecting to the coffin joint. The pedal bone is a hoof-shaped structure in the foot that serves for the attachment of tendons...
This structure facilitates gripping and cutting of grass between the incisors. Sign in to download full-size image Figure 12.2. Dentition of domesticated horse (Equus ferus caballus). (A) Lower incisors and canines, occlusal view. Original image width = 9.8 cm. (B) Lower dentition, occlusal ...
Equine Forelimb Anatomy Equine forelimb anatomy- Deepen your understanding of the structure and function of the horse forelimb. Horse Hoof Anatomy Horse hoof anatomy- See the horse hoof inside and out, and how it functions. Horse Skeleton Thehorse skeletonillustrated and labled. Good conformation st...
Another hoof, trimmed similar to the one above. Looking from behind, we see very long heels with a narrow frog; the toe has pulled forward, and the hoof is full of chalky, overgrown sole. The wild-horse trim, as shown on the Trim page, changes the balance of the hoof so that it ...
The last detail is to use two small lines to draw in the hoof details. Once all these details are complete, guess what: your horse drawing is practically finished! Step 8 – Finish it off with some color Before this horse is complete, there’s one more really fun step to do, and tha...
Every aspect of every living body is dependent on proper hydration to function correctly. If your horse becomes dehydrated, it can cause problems in every element of his or her being from behavior to hoof structure. Be sure your horse always has access toample clean, fresh, safe drinking wate...
-- and a W-shaped structure (heels plus bars) that expands sideways when weighted, for shock absorption. The REASON for keeping a horse barefoot is: -- to allow the hooves to flex at every step, -- to get the most possible blood circulation inside the hoof; ...
RECEIVING BARN- Structure at which horses entered are isolated for a certain period of time before a race. REFUSE- When a horse will not break from the gate. In jumping races, balking at the jump. RESERVED- Held for a particular engagement or race. Also, held off the pace. ...
Why this horse chooses to evade contact in this manner has mostly to do with the difference in neck structure. This horse’s neck is set on a lot higher than horse #4, it’s very Arab-like in its structure. You’ll see many of those swan-necked Arabians with that flat, locked ...