Hoof Care
By Toni Mcallister and Jean Abernathy
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Hoof Care - Toni Mcallister
Introduction to Hoof Care
Hoof care. Sounds simple, but in reality, good hoof care is a bit complicated, though easily manageable. With these six tenets of hoof care and an understanding of hoof anatomy, you will have the tools you need to keep your horse’s hooves in good condition:
1. Proper nutrition. For her hooves to be healthy and strong, your horse needs to receive appropriate nutrition, which includes the right amount of forage (hay or pasture) and around-the-clock access to clean drinking water. Regular deworming is also important, to ensure that internal parasites aren’t robbing your horse of valuable nutrients. Ask your veterinarian for an assessment to confirm that your horse’s diet meets all her nutritional needs.
2. Regular farrier care. Domesticated horses need regular farrier care to trim excess hoof growth. A general rule is to have a qualified farrier tend to your horse’s hooves every four to six weeks, whether your horse is barefoot or wears shoes.
3. Daily maintenance. Daily hoof care involves picking debris out of each hoof and visually inspecting each for signs of overall health. This practice allows you to track hoof growth and changes in hoof quality such as disease or injury.
4. Exercise. Horses were not designed to be idle. When horses don’t move around enough, their hooves can become soft and unhealthy. Proper exercise, along with (ideally) 24/7 turnout when weather permits, keeps the horse’s blood circulating, which in turn promotes good hoof health.
5. Good horsekeeping practices. If your horse stands in filthy conditions amid manure and urine, her hooves will be soft and very unhealthy. Regardless of where you keep your horse, you must remove manure, urine, and soiled bedding from her living quarters at least once a day. For stall-kept horses and those living on small acreage, more than once-aday mucking of her living quarters is required to maintain healthy hooves.
6. Regular veterinary care. Twice a year, your horse should receive a veterinary wellness exam,