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WorksheetsEquine Hoof Anatomy
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Shoes help protect the hoof and can correct structural defects or lameness
True
False
Nutrition has no effect on hoof health or growth
True
False
Which of the following is the hoof NOT made up of?
Na
K
Cl
Ca
What does the sensitive laminae provide the hoof?
Support
Protection
Nourishment and Growth
None of these
What does the insensitive laminae provide?
Support and Protections
Growth
Nurishment
None of these
Front and hind hooves are shaped the same
True
False
Front hooves are more wide while hind hooves are more narrow
True
False
How many muscles are in the lower leg of the horse?
1
23
0
10
What does it mean if a horse has a stronger than usual pulse in the lower leg?
Inflammation/Injury
Nothing
They just worked really hard
They are healthy as can be!
What illness/injury can shunt function lead to?
Laminitis
Founder
None of the above
Both of the above
Hooves are typically trimmed how often?
Every 6-8 weeks
Once a year
Every 6-8 Months
Once a month
What part of the hoof is #8?
White lin
Frog
Collateral Groove
Sole
What part of the hoof is #3?
Frog
Sole
Bar
White Line
What part of the hoof is #4?
Sole
Bar
White Line
Wall
What part of the hoof is #5?
Bar
Frog
Groove of frog
Wall
What part of the hoof is #6?
Wall
Bar
Frog
White line
Permanent lameness can result from improper hoof care
True
False
Conformation has no effect on a horses hoof function or health.
True
False
What is the primary function of the sole?
Weight bearing
Stamina
Protection
None of the above
When a horse takes a step, the laminae diminished the concussion of the coffin bone
True
False
What is blood necessary for in the hoof?
Growth
Normal Function
Repair of tissue
All of the above
Shunts open during times of stress.
True
False
Which of the follow affect hoof growth?
Warm vs. Cold
Front vs Hind
Increased exercise vs. idle/little movement
All of the above
Rapidly growing hooves are higher quality and easier to keep
True
False
What is the purpose of clips on horse shoes?
provide more secure fit
look fancier
there is no purpose
used for horses with injury
Hot fitting is painful and should never be used with fitting a horse for shoes
True
False
