Study of Horses

Study of Horses

by Aurkza Tormetza

We will learn about horse's hoof parts​

Hooves perform many functions, including supporting the weight of the horse, It lessen the energy impact as the hooves strike the ground or surface, protecting the tissues and bone within the hoof capsule, and providing traction for the horse.​

​We will learn about some of Hoof parts,

​Horse's hooves is split into parts, those parts has names. Please take your time to look and study those photos.

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​You see there is 10 parts in a hoof.

Most important part is Hoof Wall, it bears most of horse's weigh and is most subject to trauma.

We will learn about Frog

​When you pick up the horse's hoof, the frog is immediately obvious – it's the tough, thick, V-shaped structure pointing down from the heels. It protects the digital cushion beneath it, also aids in traction and circulation in the hoof, and partly acts as a shock absorber when the horse moves. Considering horses can weigh over one thousand pounds, the frog is an important part of every horse's anatomy. It helps them travel long distances without too much sore and tear on their bones and joints. It is importian for you to regularly perform hoof care. Cleaning out all the grooves of the frog and using ointments and oils suited to the climate conditions and the condition of the hoof also help keep frogs healthy. Regular trimming by a farrier also helps ensure hoof condition, also you need to regularly montiors horse's hoofs

​Did you know that?

Did you know that horses " has five hearts" because, the frog in each hoof acts like a pump to push blood back up the leg with each step.. Hence, each hoof is a "heart" giving a horse five hearts" Also there is no muscles in horse's foot!

We will learn about white line

​The white line of the foot can be seen by looking at the sole of your horse's hoof. The area (that looks whitish) between the outside hoof wall and where it meets the sole is the white line. When this becomes damaged, it will cause fungus and/or bacteria to invade and separate the layers of the hoof wall. Also White line is most importain part in hoof's sole.

We will learn about diffrent type of Wall.

​The main function of the hoof wall is to bear weight. It must be trimmed at regular intervals to keep it properly shaped and level.

​​The bars of wall are extensions of the hoof wall that turn-in at the heel and run partway along the frog. The bars strengthen the heel area and control over expansion of the heels. This area also contributes to building the sole of the hoof and helps support the horse's weight.

Without a healthy hoof, your horse's overall health will be compromised. ... The angle of wall should match the angle of the dorsal surface of the pastern. If this angle, or line, is broken, it indicates a poor trim due to either too much toe, or other reasons.

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(name of part) turn-in at the heel and run partway along the frog. The (name of part) strengthen the heel area and control over expansion of the heels. This area also contributes to building the sole of the hoof and helps support the horse's weight.

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What protects the digital cushion beneath it, and aids in traction and circulation in the hoof, also partly acts as a shock absorber when the horse moves. What is that part called?

Multiple Choice

What is most importaion part in the sole?

• Wall

• Frog

• White Line

• Bar of wall

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Did you know that horses " has five hearts" because, the (name of the part) in each hoof acts like a pump to push blood back up the leg with each step.. Hence, each hoof is a "heart" giving a horse five hearts"

Poll

Which part do you like the most?

• Frog

• White line

• Bar of the Wall

  Angle of the Wall

• Hoof Wall

Now We will learn about horse's marking.​

​Markings on horses are usually distinctive white areas on an otherwise dark base coat color. Most horses have some markings, and they help to identify the horse as a unique individual. Markings are present at birth and do not change over the course of the horse's life.

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​We will focus on face markings.

​You see there is many diffrents markings but we will only focus on common ones. Please study those markings.

​The most five common face marking is

• Snip: a small white marking on the muzzle, not connected to any other markings.

• Stripe: a narrow band of white running up a horse's face from the nose to between the eyes.

• Star: any white marking on the forehead

• Blaze

• Bald face

​We will focus on leg Markings.

Those is common leg markings. Please take your time to study them.

​Five most common leg marking is.

• ​Pastern

• ​Ankle

• ​Half Stocking or Half Sock

• ​Stock

• ​Stocking or Full Sock

​We will focus on horse's markings.

​Some has many diffrent names for each markings. Example:

• ​Heel or White Heel

• ​Socking or Full Sock

• ​High Sock or White Leg

Poll

What is your faviorite face marking?

• Star and Strip

• Crescent 

  Irregular star

  (same thing)

• Star and strip and snip

• Irregular strip

• Star

​We will focus on Horse's teeth

Horses have a total of 12 premolar and 12 molar teeth divided into an upper and lower row each of 6 cheek teeth on both the left and right sides of the mouth.​

​We will focus on Horse's Teeth age

​As the horse gets older, the surface of the incisors changes, first to a triangular shape and finally a rectangular shape. ... Wear of the occlusal surface causes the cup to get smaller and eventually disappear from all lower incisors at about 8 years old, leaving the enamel spot in its place.

​We will focus on Horse's Teeth age

​In a 1-year-old horse, all the temporary teeth have erupted. By 3 years old, most horses will have permanent center teeth, both upper and lower. Permanent teeth are larger and slightly darker than baby teeth. By about five year old, all the baby teeth will be replaced by permanent teeth.

​We will focus on Horse's Teeth age

​ Around five years old horse will have between 36 and 44 teeth. All equines are heterodontous, which means that they have different shaped teeth for different purposes.

​Please study those picture in next 3 slides CAREFULLY, because we will have test about it.

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Multiple Choice

How old is this teeth shows?

• 5 year old

• 10 year old

• 15 year old

• 20 year old

• 22 year old

Multiple Choice

How old is this teeth shows?

• 1 year old

• 2 year old

• 3 year old

• 4 year old

• 5 year old

We will move on to learning about horse's age​

"The average lifespan of a horse is about 25 to 30 years, although it varies between breeds. It's not uncommon for horses to live beyond 40 years old.