0
If its swollen, you should get a vet...imediatly. Make sure the horse isn't limping or acting funny. Keep it on its feet and keep an eye on it. But DEFINATLY call a vet or farrier.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where does the expresion 'Lame Duck'come from?
in calvary soldiers shot at horses flanks that had emphazema (spell check???)
What does the expression lame duck mean horses?
Comes from the fact that the soldiers aimed at the horse's flank in calvalry times * Comes from the fact that horses suffering from emphysema, in the age of cavalry, were considered as "good for nothing"
Ideas for a costume class at a horse show?
Costumes for horses... these were for cross-country course: A Knight in shining armor is fun and fairly easy if you are handy. Helmet can be covered with lame or some such fabric, Tapaderos made with batting and lame; Splint boots in shiny black for horses, Silver hoof paint, Medieval saddle cloth, breastplate, and reins, Lame Headgear (made like sleazy sleepwear) ...the possibilities are endless! Zorro is a good one... easy and the cape is awesome over fences. A Bumble bee rider is cute... horse has flowers in mane, tail and on saddle pad. This one won best costume.
Does trimming hooves too often make horses sore?
Yes, trimming a horses' hooves too frequently can make the horse sore (or lame). A horses' hoof is similar to a person's fingernail. If you cut them too often, they will begin to hurt. The hoof must be allowed to grow out again before they are re-trimmed. Normal trimming patterns are on a 6-week schedule, though show horses or horses on medical treatment (like founder) may have the trimmed as early as every 4 weeks.
What are the parts of a horse foot?
The parts of a horses foot are the frog,hoof crown, and other parts. A horse's foot is called a HOOF. There is an old saying "no foot, no horse" meaningif a horse cannot use its hooves it is good for nothing: riding, farm work, ect. Hoof care is important because if a horse is lame or has a bad hooof it cannot be ridden. The hoof of a horse is divided into two parts: the outer insensitive parts and the inner, sensitive parts. A horse's hooves need to be trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks, its like cutting and filing your nails. The Outer Insensitive Parts of A Horse's Hoof include the outer wall, the sole, and the frog. The Inner Sensitive Parts of A Horse's Hoof include bones and cartilage. Outer wall = made of dense horn and is constantly growing Frog= triangular shaped structure in the center of hoof
How can you fix a horses hoof when there is a crack in its frog?
A crack in the frog of a horse foot is pretty normal. Nothing to work much about unless the horse is lame in which case a vet and /or farrier should be consulted.
What are five unsoundnesses in horses?
I belive 1 foot lame 2foot lame 3 foot lame and 4 foot lame and then dead lame I belive
What is founder in horses tear in a horses knee lame in the hoof loss of shight in one eye or twist in horse intestine?
it is lame in the hoof
Why do you shoot horses when they get lame?
to put them out of there misery
Why are horses lame?
because you treat them rolly
Should a horses frog be released to work well?
The frog is a sensitive part of the horse's hoof. If the hoof is protected with a horseshoe and the horse is not worked over excessively stony terrain, frog injuries are relatively uncommon but may leave the horse lame for quite some time. This sounds like an internet trick question. I have never heard of releasing a horse's frog.
What is the name of the Spiked device to lame cavalry horses?
Caltrop
Do all ponies get lame?
No, when a horse or pony gets lame, it's caused by either an injury or something else. Not all horses or ponies get lame due to injury, only a few do depending on how serious the injury is.
Where does the expression lame duck come from in terms of horses?
The term has nothing to do with horses. It refers to an elected official that is still in office but not expected to continue.
What disease in horses has the symptoms of going lame then getting better then going lame again?
It's called laminitis. it is usually caused by poor feeding and has to be soaked and drained.
Where does the expresion 'Lame Duck'come from?
in calvary soldiers shot at horses flanks that had emphazema (spell check???)
What is the part of horse known as the frog?
The frog is a part of the horses' hoof. It is the triangle shaped, somewhat spongy part of the horses' foot. It acts as a shock absorber. Although a the frog absorbs a lot of the shock of the horses weight striking the ground, this does not mean that the horses' feet are indestructible. For example, you should never gallop your horse on pavement. The health of the frog is very important to the overall health of your horse and its feet. Afterall, the horses feet is their foundation. The hooves should be cleaned daily and trimmed by a knowledgeable farrier anywhere from every 4 to every 8 weeks. The frog is a pump. A horses heart is not large enough for it's body. If a horse is penned fro long periods of time, they are at risk of becoming lame. Why? Not enough blood circulation to the extremities. When the horse's leg is raised, the membrane known as the "frog", fills with blood. When stepped down upon the blood is "squished", for lack of a better word, back to the heart through the veins. In essence, these little "helpers" ensure blood flow. I got this and other amazing facts from the "Creatures that defy evolution" from Netflix. I do not remember which episode, there are a few. It is an education series well worth watching.
