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Proper physiologic horseshoeing.

Stephen E O'Grady1, Derek A Poupard

  • 1Northern Virginia Equine, 5748 Merry Oaks Road, The Plains, VA 20198, USA. sogrady@look.net

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|October 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Physiologic horseshoeing principles are key for equine hoof health and soundness. Understanding basic concepts like hoof angle and balance helps veterinarians optimize performance in sound or lame horses.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine Podiatry
  • Veterinary Orthopedics

Background:

  • Maintaining hoof health and soundness in horses is crucial for performance and welfare.
  • Most horses benefit from standard trimming and shoeing, without specialized techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of fundamental physiologic horseshoeing principles.
  • To guide veterinarians in recognizing when specific shoeing adjustments can enhance or restore equine performance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of basic principles of physiologic horseshoeing.
  • Focus on key concepts: hoof angle, HIND (Hip-to-Phalangeal) angle, and mediolateral balance.
  • Application of knowledge for sound and lame horses.

Main Results:

  • Adherence to basic principles is essential for hoof health.
  • Veterinarians can utilize knowledge of these principles to aid performance.
  • Skillful application transforms farriery into a science.

Conclusions:

  • Physiologic horseshoeing requires a strong foundation in basic principles.
  • Understanding hoof angle, HPA, and balance is critical for equine soundness.
  • Mastery of these principles elevates farriery to a scientific discipline.

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