The tarsal bones (basipodium) compose the first row of the skeleton of the pes. The tarsal bones are arranged from proximal to distal into 3 rows: Proximal (crural) row: composed by tibial tarsal bone (talus) and fibular tarsal bone (calcaneus). Read more…
The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint is the articulation between the distal row of tarsal bones and the three metatarsal bones. Where is the tarsometatarsal joint? The tarsometatarsal joints are composed of the articulations between the bases of the metatarsals and the Read more…
The coronet. The coronet, or coronary band, is the source of growth for the hoof wall. It is directly above the hoof wall and is protected by a thick layer of skin and dense hair. What is the area above Read more…
The equine carpus is composed of three main articulations: the antebrachiocarpal joint; the middle carpal joint, and the carpometacarpal joint. There are two rows of cuboidal bones interposed between the radius and metacarpus. How many carpal bones does a horse Read more…
“Fat gives the horse physical energy without increasing mental energy. Feeding fat can also benefit a horse’s skin and coat condition,” said Martin. “The fat content of the ration does not affect the protein needed by the horse. Fat is Read more…
small intestine. Lipid digestion occurs primarily in the small intestine, via the production and release of digestive enzymes and bile salts. Where does absorption occur in horses? small intestineThe small intestine of a horse is about 60-70 feet long, and Read more…
Important sources of these fatty acids include pasture grasses, canola oil and linseed oil or flax seed. Practical guidelines for feeding fat to horses. Where do animals get their lipids from? Animals can synthesize their own fat from an excess Read more…
Generally, for the foal who “toes out”, we can lower the outside half of the hoof wall with our tools and adjust the square toe slightly off center to the outside. For the foal that toes in, we will lower Read more…
While it’s not a requirement that racehorses wear shoes in order to compete, nearly all of them will be shod when racing. Racehorses generally run on softer ground, like turf or dirt tracks, but they still hit the ground with Read more…
Fat begins to be deposited along the sides of the withers, behind the shoulders, and along sides of neck. Fleshy: May have crease down back. Individual ribs can be felt, but with noticeable filling of fat between ribs. Fat around Read more…