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Commonly asked questions about hoof health, anatomy, and maintenance
The equine hoof might look like a simple structure, but we know that it’s incredibly complex and requires regular, individualized care. It also does some weird things it cracks, peels, and stinks, among others. So how do you know what’s normal and what’s not? How can you ensure your horse’s feet stay as strong and healthy as possible?
In this article veterinarians, farriers, and yours truly answer common hoof health questions we hear from owners.
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What’s inside the hoof capsule?
A. The equine hoof has the same basic anatomy as our middle finger. The capsule houses and protects phalange III, commonly known as the coffin or pedal bone, which is suspended by very vascular, very innervated soft tissue called corium. On the palmar aspect (back) of the hoof is the digital cushion, which acts as a pump that helps push blood to all parts of the hoof. The capsule itself is made of keratin, the same protei