A colt or filly between 1 and 2 years of age.... ↪ Read more

Electromagnetic radiation with wave lengths between approximately 0.0000001 and 0.00000000001 centimeter. Because X-rays pass through soft tissue and are largely absorbed by bones, they are useful in radiography. a.k.a: Roentgen rays.... ↪ Read more

A pathology of the hoof wherein the wall at the heel(s) has folded under, and the horse in walking on the side of the hoof wall rather than on the ground surface. In extreme cases the entire side of the hoof may be involved, i.e.: rolled/folded under from toe quarter to heel.... ↪ Read more

A deviation in gait in which the hoof arcs outward in flight. Winging-out is often seen in horses with toed-in conformation, and while it is more obvious to the untrained eye than winging-in, it is less likely to cause interference. a.k.a: Paddling.... ↪ Read more

A deviation in gait in which the hoof arcs inward (under the horse) in flight. Winging-in is often seen in horses with toed-out conformation, and may lead to interference.... ↪ Read more

A soft swelling which appears on either side of the fetlock area. Windpuffs are generally considered blemishes, but may indicate excessive strain which could lead to more serious trouble. "Articular windpuff" is the distention of the fetlock joint capsule. "Tendinous windpuff"... ↪ Read more

Brand of rubber horseshoes made from 1878 through 1911.... ↪ Read more

An infection of the white line, caused by anerobic keratinolytic bacteria.... ↪ Read more

The border between the sole and the hoof wall as seen on the solar view of the hoof. Usually colored pale yellow, as opposed to the water line which is normally white. Deterioration of the white line and/or inner hoof wall is called white line disease, seedy toe, and onychomycosis.... ↪ Read more

The process of joining metal surfaces by heating them in a forge until they are slightly molten, then hammering them together on the anvil. Good forge welds are very strong, beadless, and may be impossible to detect with the naked eye.... ↪ Read more

A horseshoe which is graduated in thickness from a thin toe to thick heels. This has the effect of raising the hoof angle. A reverse wedge shoe raises the toe and lowers the hoof angle. Lateral wedge shoes alter the mediolateral balance of the foot.... ↪ Read more

Leather or rubber used for building up one side or the other between the hoof and shoe.... ↪ Read more