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A Healthy Horse Has Healthy Hooves wwwequineguelphca 5198244120 ext 54205 horsesuoguelphca Whether your equine friend is in hard competition or ridden lightly it is important to consid. Blacksmiths played an important part in village life in Eccleston.. People visited the blacksmith for lots of different reasons – can you think of any?. This is the Smithy Heritage Centre on Kiln Lane. It is a museum about life in Eccleston, but the building was originally a blacksmith’s shop, sometimes called a forge or smithy.. Definitions. . Unsoundness. . Any deviation in structure or function that interferes with a horse's intended use or performance. . Blemishes. Abnormalities which do not affect the intended use of the horse. Equine Science. How do you know when you are sick?. First you must recognize what is normal for you—then you can identify abnormal behaviors and deal with problems that arise.. Since our horses cannot tell us when they are not feeling well, we must identify normal behaviors so we can recognize abnormal issues.. Lecture Objectives. Describe the composition of the horse skeleton. Describe the four types of bones. Explain the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton and describe the composition of each. Equine ½ . 2014. “No foot, no horse” . Feet are the foundation of the horse. What are hooves designed for?. Support Weight . Replenish Itself . Absorb Shock . Provide Traction . Conduct Moisture . Introduction. How long have horseshoes been used on horses?. ~ 2,000 years . Why do we shoe horses?. To protect from excessive wear. Help prevent disease and injury. Neglect may lead to many problems and unsoundness. If a horse’s Pedal bone sinks it is fatal There is no denying that if a horse’s pedal bone sinks following a laminitis attack, the condition is very serious and requires careful, kno AGR 364. Introduction. How long have horseshoes been used on horses?. ~ 2,000 years . Why do we shoe horses?. To protect from excessive wear. Help prevent disease and injury. Neglect may lead to many problems and unsoundness. . Certification. written portion. Vocabulary:. Vocabulary. 3 Reasons to Groom:. Grooming. . Tools. Grooming. . Tools. Grooming. Show each tool to the horse before using, so he knows what to expect. Equine Science II. What is normal? . Each horse is unique, but in general every healthy horse should:. Be alert and curious about surroundings. Be bright eyed, ears moving. Breath easily and regularly . LAMENESS. General Signs: Head bobbing, dropping hip, pointing, strong digital pulse. LAMENESS. Predisposing factors. :. Immaturity for hard work (racing 2-year olds). Faulty conformation. Poor condition or conditioning. Knowledge . Level 3. Dr. Amy Burk. University of Maryland. Extension Horse Specialist. Rev. 8. /16/11. Kristen M. Wilson. University of Maryland Extension Horse Specialist. Knowledge Testing Schedule. Terminology of Movement. A . gait. is an equine’s way of going or moving its legs during movement. A . beat. refers to the time a foot or two feet simultaneously hit the ground.. A . step. is the distance between the imprints of the two front legs or the two hind legs. Registration No. 3974594. Registered Office: Midfield Farm, Gaisgill, Tebay, Cumbria. CA10 3UH FIZO and YHA 20 20 - A dditional I nfo rmation Address The show is held at Con n egar Farm, Mansto