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  2. Horse hoof - Wikipedia

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    The front and hind hooves are identical in the foal but differ visibly in the adult horse. This is good evidence of the medium-term plasticity of the whole hoof shape, as a result of variation in its use. Slow changes in hoof shape occur under any consistent change in the horse's movement pattern and under a wide variety of pathological conditions.

  3. Natural hoof care - Wikipedia

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    Horse with natural hooves wearing boots to protect from rocks and provide traction Booted horse on a trail ride (the horse is in a transition period where it cannot be ridden barefoot after shoe removal) Natural hoof care is the practice of keeping horses so that their hooves are worn down naturally, or trimmed to emulate natural wear, so they ...

  4. Glossary of equestrian terms - Wikipedia

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    References A ace Slang for the drug acepromazine or acetyl promazine (trade names Atravet or Acezine), which is a sedative : 3 commonly used on horses during veterinary treatment, but also illegal in the show ring. Also abbreviated ACP. action The way a horse elevates its legs, knees, hock, and feet. : 3 Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used ...

  5. Nail prick - Wikipedia

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    Horses with poor hoof quality, thin hoof walls, or flaring hoof walls are difficult to nail and there is an increased risk of nail prick. Nail prick is due to a horseshoe nail penetrating the hoof wall and coming too close to or penetrating the sensitive structures inside the horse's hoof.

  6. Podiatrists Share Pros and Cons of Barefoot Shoes: Do You ...

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    ST-5. Barefoot shoes usually offer no arch support by design, but some shoes like the Topo Athletic ST-5’s offer minimal support with the included removable insole.The insole makes the shoe feel ...

  7. Horseshoe - Wikipedia

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    Domestic horses do not always require shoes. When possible, a "barefoot" hoof, at least for part of every year, is a healthy option for most horses. However, horseshoes have their place and can help prevent excess or abnormal hoof wear and injury to the foot.

  8. Farrier - Wikipedia

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    A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of horses' hooves and the placing of shoes on their hooves, if necessary. A farrier combines some blacksmith 's skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with some veterinarian 's skills (knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb ...

  9. Foot whipping - Wikipedia

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    Bastinado demonstration using a cane. Foot whipping, falanga/falaka or bastinado is a method of inflicting pain and humiliation by administering a beating on the soles of a person's bare feet.