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The horse's right side. The side of the horse that faces east when the animal is walking north. Opposite of near.... ↪ Read more

Blocking of an opening or passage within an animal's body.... ↪ Read more

A system of rating degrees of lameness resulting from laminitis developed by Niles Obel circa 1948. Obel Grade I features frequent shifting of weight between the feet, no discernible lameness at the walk, and bilateral lameness at the trot. Obel Grade II horses do not resist having a foreleg lifted,... ↪ Read more

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One of the five basic hoof shapes listed in the eagle eye approach suggested by Scott Simpson, CJF. The Norman pattern is considered the most normal fore hoof shape, and is generally round with the widest part of the foot located midway between the toe and heels.... ↪ Read more

Shoeing of a normal foot taking into account the physiological movements of the foot so as to interfere in a minimal way with them. Balancing of the foot is considered of primary importance.... ↪ Read more

A non-weight bearing leg is one that is so sore that the horse will carry it without letting it touch the ground while moving.... ↪ Read more

Nodding or bobbing the head is often an indication of lameness. The horse will use his head to help unweight a lame leg.... ↪ Read more

Brand of rasps from 1864 to the present.... ↪ Read more

Removal of a section of nerve to eliminate or reduce sensation in part of an animal's body. This procedure is often performed to alleviate pain within the horse's hoof. After such a neurectomy, the horse may not be considered entirely sound because the mechanical cause of the problem still exists.... ↪ Read more

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