Mechanics & General

Question 1

How often should a horse be shod?

Answer 1

every 5-8 weeks

Question 2

How long do feet grown in a month?

Answer 2

1/4” a month

Question 3

Factors of hoof quality

Answer 3

genetic predisposition, nutrition, exercise, supplements, topical dressings

Question 4

What things can contribute to poor hoof quality?

Answer 4

improper shoeing, excessive wet/infectious conditions, excessive use of hoof oil, medication, footing, longeing, concussion

Question 5

____ & ____ angles should match

Answer 5

hoof & pastern

Question 6

If a hoof has rings/cracks, it can indicate the shoe is too what

Answer 6

small

Question 7

What does short shod mean

Answer 7

back of shoe doesn’t extend far enough to support heels

Question 8

What is the back of the shoe called

Answer 8

branches

Question 9

Branches not wide enough can cause what

Answer 9

contracted heels, corns, heel bruises, abscesses/gravels, inflammation of coffin bone

Question 10

What is breakover

Answer 10

phase of stride between heel leaving ground & toe leaving ground