An expression describing the fact that the dorsal hoof wall is parallel to the dorsal aspect of the PIII from the coronary band down to an inch or so below, or about the width of two fingers. This allows a fairly accurate estimate of the position of the PIII within the hoof, no matter how distorted... ↪ Read more

Any of several devices used to apply pressure to a horse's upper lip. This is used as a form of acupressure or distraction to calm and immobilize the animal. The use of a twitch produces widely varying results on individual horses. These range from semiconsciousness to rage. Twitches are sometimes... ↪ Read more

The hoof wall is no longer parallel to the P III at the toe, P III is not in alignment with the pastern, and the sole is compromised by the tip of the P III. This only happens in foundered horses.... ↪ Read more

Describes the lack of medial or lateral deviation from the line of travel seen in a horse's limbs.... ↪ Read more

Brand of forged anvils from 1898 until 1952.... ↪ Read more

A horse "traveling short" has less than normal forward extension or reach of the limbs when moving.... ↪ Read more

Injury caused by sudden shock or impact.... ↪ Read more

A transversal plane separates the front from the back. See also: Sagittal.... ↪ Read more

A very lightweight, usually steel horseshoe used on race horses between races. Training plates are also used on some young riding and show horses. Most training plates are swedged.... ↪ Read more

An extra long heel on a horseshoe which is usually turned 45° away from the center line of the hoof and the line of flight.... ↪ Read more

A mallet-driven blade used to trim the hoof wall. Toeing knives were listed as standard equipment for U.S. Cavalry shoers until after the War Between The States. Hoof nippers have replaced the toeing knife in common use among farriers in the U.S. today.... ↪ Read more

A form of toe calk used on racing horseshoes. Toe grabs are curved with the toe of the shoe, and usually sharper than typical toe calks.... ↪ Read more