This video discusses the bruising on the horse's hooves, where and why it occurs as well as some forms of corrective shoeing.
This video is part of the 2008 Equestrian Academy Sessions made possible by University of Nebraska and Purina Mills. It is narrated by Nate Allen, of Allen Farrier Service-Juanita, NE and Central Community Technical College-Hastings NE. This video is made available to you through www.eXtension.org/horses.
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Video Sections:
- Introduction to Hoof Function and Terminology
- Anatomy of the Horse's Hoof
- Physiology of the Horse's Hoof
- Horse Hoof Trimming Principles
- Determining the Correct Horse Hoof Shape
- Trimming Unbalanced Horse Hooves
- Reasons to Shoe Your Horse
- Unbalanced Development as a Result of Shoeing
- Horse Hoof Bruising and Corrective Shoeing
- Corrective Shoeing for Horses and Conclusion
