The document discusses equine hoof anatomy, care, trimming, shoeing, and common diseases and injuries. It describes the external structures of the hoof including the hoof wall, sole, frog, and coronet. Internally it mentions the coffin bone, plantar cushion, navicular bone, and laminae. It provides information on routine hoof cleaning and trimming, goals of trimming including retaining shape and angles, and considerations for minor corrections. Shoeing can involve pre-made or handmade shoes with cold or hot fitting methods. Common diseases and injuries addressed include thrush, dry/cracking feet, lost shoes, hot nails, street nails, and abscesses.

1. EQUINE MEDICINE
Shoeing and Hoof Care

2. Hoof Anatomy
 External
– Hoof Wall
 Horny substance
 Functions-weight bearing
– Protection
– Moisture
– Coronet
 Hoof wall growth
– Sole
 Hoof bottom surface
 Protection
– Frog
 Weight bearing surface

3. Hoof Anatomy
 Internal
– Coffin Bone
 Structure for weight bearing
– Plantar Cushion
 Shock absorption
– Navicular Bone
 Fulcrum
– Laminae
 Connect bone to hoof wall

4. Hoof Care
 Routine Cleaning
 Routine Trimming/Shoeing
 Corrections
 Treatment of Injury/Disease

5. Trimming
 Goals
– Retain shape
– Retain length
– Level
– Pastern/hoof angle

6. Trimming
 Minor Corrections only!!!!
– Consider conformation
 Age
 Degree of faults
– Consider movement
 Forging
 Interfering
 Bruising

7. Shoeing
 Pre-made or hand made
– Cold fit
 Soft metal
 Imprecise fit
– Hot fit
 Steel
 Precise fit

8. Hoof Care

9. Diseases and Injuries
 Thrush
– Bacterial infection
 Dry/Cracking foot
– Multiple causes
 Lost/Loose shoe
– Foot needs protection

10. Shoe Removal
Cutting Nails
Loosen Shoe
Remove Shoe

11. Diseases and Injuries
 Hot Nail
– Nail in sensitive tissue
 Street Nail
– Nail in bottom of foot
 Abscess
– Fluid pocket in foot