(1.) A hoof which has had the dorsal surface of its toe ground off. This may be the result of excessive rasping after a horseshoe was poorly fit, or of high lameness which may cause the horse to drag his hoof. (2.) The intentional dressing back of the toe done to treat founder or a toe flare. a.k.a:... ↪ Read more

The sole of a hoof which has become convex rather than concave. As the sole protrudes below the solar plane of the hoof wall, it bears excessive weight and is subject to bruising. Foundered horses often have dropped soles.... ↪ Read more

A hammer used for driving horseshoe nails.... ↪ Read more

[from Latin the dorsum, the back]: (1.) The front surface of the equine hoof and leg. (2.) When referring to the entire animal, dorsal means the spine or center-line of the back.... ↪ Read more

Dimethyl Sulfoxide. A solvent and penetrant so effective that it can be tasted in the mouth shortly after it is applied to the skin. DMSO is often used as an anti-inflammatory, free-radical scavenger, or mixed with antiseptic to treat localized infection.... ↪ Read more

A measurer, the same as a math compass.... ↪ Read more

When referring to limbs, distal means away from the torso, or comparatively farther from the torso or center of gravity. Opposite of proximal.... ↪ Read more

A breaking away at the quarter in the horny wall; also, can be an indention found anywhere on the hoof.... ↪ Read more

See: D.W.C.F.... ↪ Read more

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See: Plantar cushion.... ↪ Read more

digit [from the Latin digitus, a finger]: The equine limb distal to the fetlock.... ↪ Read more