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It has become standard practice to shoe most horses in active competition or work. However, there is a growing movement to eliminate shoes on working horses. Advocates of barefooting point out many benefits to keeping horses barefoot and present studies showing that improper shoeing can cause or exacerbate certain hoof ailments in the horse.
A horseshoe is a product designed to protect a horse hoof from wear. Shoes are attached on the palmar surface (ground side) of the hooves, usually nailed through the insensitive hoof wall that is anatomically akin to the human toenail , although much larger and thicker.
They also point out, however, that the use of shoes can be beneficial in many instances. [6] This includes times when wear of the hoof exceeds its growth, or when extra traction is needed for horses in competition. [6] Horseshoes can also be used to correct lameness, stabilize hoof cracks, and realign bone in the case of laminitis. [6]
The hipposandal (Latin soleae ferreae) [1] is a device that protected the hoof of a horse. It was commonplace in the northwestern countries of the Roman Empire, [1] [2] [3] and was a predecessor to the horseshoe. The necessity of protecting the horse hoof was recognised by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and written about by Xenophon. [4]
The first literary mention of nailed horseshoes is found within Ekkehard's Waltharius, [3] written c. 920 AD. The practice of shoeing horses in Europe likely originated in Western Europe, where they had more need due to the way the climate affected horses' hooves, before spreading eastward and northward by 1000 AD.
Within the equine world, the expression, "no foot, no horse" emphasizes the importance of hoof health. [10] Hoof care is important in the equine industry . [ 5 ] Problems that can arise with poor horse hoof care include hoof cracks, thrush, abscesses and laminitis .
Princess Anne appeared to have horse trouble during the 2024 Trooping the Colour parade in London on Saturday, June 15. The Princess Royal rode horseback as part of the procession marking her ...
That caulk/wedge horseshoe is a traditional British hunting shoe, and it has been used to provide the horse with a sure-footed grip when working at a fast pace over uneven ground. [3] The shapes of the caulkin and the wedge have been designed to provide hoof traction, meanwhile ensuring the horse's safety is not compromised.