http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com en-us http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com N/A info@horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:16:52 MST 20 http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/132/1/The-Equine-Foot The foot of the horse is a very unique structure that undergoes a tremendous amount of strain and stress. The foot is the foundation of the horse and a structure is only as strong and stable as its foundation. Hence, the old adage "No Foot, No Horse." The foot is the most common area of forelimb lameness because of the amount of stress to which the equine foot is exposed. Thus it is necessary to have knowledge of the foot, clinical conditions associated with the foot and ways to avoid and treat the more common foot problems. Brad R. Jackman Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 MST http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/124/1/Nutrition-As-It-Relates-To-The-Hoof Common factors influencing the quality of the hoof are genetics, environment, farriery and nutrition. The horse's hoof is made up of or affected by all components of the equine diet, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Since there is no one nutritional panacea for hoof health, balancing these components (based on the horse's age and lifestyle) is important for the overall health of the horse and its hooves.It is also important to review the research that has been conducted on how different nutrients may affect the growth of the hoof. And, to understand how nutrition can help or hinder the hoof, it is essential to understand how the horse digests and absorbs different components of its diet. Scott King, D.V.M. Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 MST http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/123/1/Proper-Physiological-Horseshoeing There may be no other routine procedure performed on a horse that has more influence on soundness than hoof preparation and shoeing. The goal should be to promote a healthy, functional foot, restore and maintain biomechanical efficiency, and prevent lameness. Each horse should be evaluated individually, the optimal trimming and shoeing approach for that horse being dependent on the horse's size, hoof and limb conformation, movement patterns, and athletic use. While methods may vary, the basic objectives when trimming and shoeing are to facilitate breakover, protect the sole, and provide adequate heel support. Stephen E. O'Grady, BVSc, MRCVS Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 MST http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/98/1/Shoeing-the-Reining-Horse According to the NRHA Rulebook, "Stops are the act of slowing the horse from a lope to a stop position by bringing the hind legs under the horse in a locked position sliding on the hind feet. The horse should enter the stop position by bending the back, bringing the hind legs further under the body while maintaining forward motion and ground contact and cadence with the front legs. Throughout the stop the horse should continue in a straight line while maintaining ground contact with the hind feet." In the following article I discuss some of my more common techniques for shoeing the hind feet of the reining horse. For simplicity I will focus on the foot trim and shoe fit. Kirk Shaw Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 MST http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/45/1/Care-of-Your-Horse%26%2339%3Bs-Feet---Part-II Foot care is one of the most neglected horse management practices. Most lameness that impairs the useful-ness of a horse can be prevented by proper foot care and reasonable management. University of Missouri / Columbia Extension Division; Horse Industry Branch/Alberta Agriculture Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:00:00 MST http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/44/1/Care-of-Your-Horse%26%2339%3Bs-Feet---Part-I Foot care is one of the most neglected horse management practices. Most lameness that impairs the useful-ness of a horse can be prevented by proper foot care and reasonable management. University of Missouri / Columbia Extension Division Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:00:00 MST http://www.horsemanshiphorsetrainingtips.com/articles/42/1/Parts-of-the-Horses-Hoof A general overview of the parts of the horses hoof. As the old saying goes, "no hoof, no horse". Knowledge of the parts of the horses hoof and reasonable management of the hoof will help to ensure that your horse will stay productive. Lachlan Bell Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 MST