Identify internal and external parts of the hoof.
Identification should include
- hoof wall
- coronet
- sole
- frog
- coffin bone
- plantar cushion
- navicular bone
- white line
- toe
- quarter
- heel
- bars.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important for a horse owner to understand the structure of the hoof and the functions of its parts?
- What are the most important parts of a horse’s hoof?
- What is the purpose of the frog?
- What role does the frog play in the circulatory system?
Teacher Resources:
- Functional Anatomy of the Horse Foot Links to an external site., University of Missouri Extension
- Caring for Your Horses' Hooves Links to an external site., HorseHaus