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Does the frog have a shock-absorbing role?
yes
Does The frog have a shock-absorbing role it must be released to work well?
yes
Does the frog act as a shock absorber in horses?
No, frogs in a horse's hoof are not primarily responsible for shock absorption. The frog serves to distribute weight and provide traction, but the primary shock absorption comes from the digital cushion and the hoof wall.
What part of the horse is the frog?
The frog is the soft, triangular cushion on the underside of a horse's hoof. It acts as a shock absorber and helps with traction, especially on slippery surfaces. The frog also aids in circulation within the hoof.
What is the triangle thing on a horses' hooves called?
This triangle thing on a horses' hooveis called the frog. When you clean the horses' hooves, you have to be careful of the frog. It's sensitive.
Which one of these statements are true Sticky soil which forms packets under the horses hooves enable it to absorb shocks better The frog has a shock-absorbing role it must be released to work?
This sounds like a homework assignment <g> Ask a question the way WikiAnswers questions are asked, and someone should answer - or give you a link so you can look it up yourself, at least!
Should my horse's frog look inflamed and spongy looking?
No it should not. Your horses frog may be infected. The frog in a horses hoof is supposed to be softer than the rest of the hoof, but it should NOT be spongy.
Whats the bottom of a horses hoof?
The Frog
My horses frog looks weird?
If your horses frog looks weird, if you know how to treat it do it yourself but if you are not sure about it phone a vet and tell it to come and help you.
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.
What are horse hoots?
Horse hooves are related to toenails on humans. They protect the inside of the horses hoof. They can be trimed, filed, and have shoes on them. The frog, which is located on the bottom of the hoof, is a shock absorber so you have to be careful with that part.
The quality of the soil on which the horse works is very important. what are these things?
well if you, are doing the howrse quize good luck so here is the answer---Hard soil tires out the joints+++++The frog has a shock-absorbing role; it must be released to work well
