Course curriculum

    1. Equine Hoof Introduction

    2. The Equine Hoof - Learning Objectives

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    3. Before you begin....

    1. Evolutionary Aspect of the Hoof

    2. Comparative Anatomy

    3. Functions of the Equine Hoof

    4. Anatomy of the Hoof: External Structures

    5. Anatomy of the Hoof: Internal Structures

    6. Hoof Growth

    1. Weight Bearing Surfaces

    2. The Hoof in Motion

    3. Breakover

    1. Genetic Impact on Hoof Shape, Size and Structure

    2. Effects of Environment on Hoof Structure

    1. The Barefoot Horse

    2. External Article: The Barefoot Horse - Balancing the Why, When and How by Patty Stiller

    3. "Can my horse go barefoot?"

    1. When is Shoeing Necessary?

    2. How to Tell if your Farrier is doing a Good Job

    3. Common Principles of a Well-shod Horse

    4. Signs of poor fitting shoes

    5. Reasons Horses Lose Shoes

    6. Shoeing Cycle Length

About this course

  • $79.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content