The hoof and all the structures contained within it. (NOTE: The terms hoof and foot are often used interchangeably.)... ↪ Read more

A very young horse of either sex. A pregnant mare is said to be "in foal". The birth process of horses is referred to as "foaling".... ↪ Read more

When the farrier rasps the heels (or one heel when warranted) in such a manner so that the heel(s) do not come in contact with the shoe when the shoe has been nailed on. When viewed from the side, the heel(s) seem to be "floating" in mid-air.... ↪ Read more

An extremely overgrown, toe-flared hoof. Can result from founder or neglect. In severe cases, the horse may stand on the back of his pastern, allowing the solar aspect of the hoof to be seen from in front of the animal. Aka: Elves shoe.... ↪ Read more

Excessive tension on either the DDF or SDF. Can result from heredity, malnutrition, injury, or a combination of these. Can be treated with managed exercise, diet, farriery, and surgery. a.k.a: Contracted tendon.... ↪ Read more

The movement of a horse's leg backward due to the use of flexor tendon.... ↪ Read more

To fold or decrease the angle of the bones of a joint.... ↪ Read more

An outward distortion which may occur on any portion of the hoof wall. If left untreated, they can alter functional toe angle, mediolateral balance, and hoof symmetry.... ↪ Read more

See: Mark Fisher.... ↪ Read more

Long handled tool used to hold metal, such as bar stock for horse shoes, in the forge fire. Also used to manipulate hot horseshoes or metal in the fire.... ↪ Read more

A nail hole in a horseshoe which is located relatively close to the outer edge of the web. Heel nails are often punched fine. See also: Coarse punched.... ↪ Read more

Immature female horse, (under 3 or 4 years of age).... ↪ Read more