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They are called feathers. Most all draft breeds have this extra length of hair on their legs.
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What is the largest draft horse breed?
That all depends on the breed and the individual horse. A Clydesdale's or Percheron's hoof, for example, may measure about the size of a dinner plate, which is at least 10 inches in diameter. By comparison, the hoof of a Thoroughbred or Quarter horse may only be around 4 to 5 inches in diameter; a pony's hoof a bit smaller, again, depending on the breed.
What is hoofrot How do you treat it?
Hoof rot or Foot rot is an infection around the hoof area. Antibiotics and/or penicillin is the best way to treat it.
What is the middle of a horses hoof called?
It is called the frog. The frog is a sensitive part of the hoof that should be carefully picked around when picking the hoof. It absorbed a lot of the impact of a horse putting down his hoof as he moves.
What is a fore-hoof?
The hoof of a front leg.The hoof of a front leg.The hoof of a front leg.The hoof of a front leg.The hoof of a front leg.The hoof of a front leg.
What is the band around the top of a horses hoof called?
The band aroung the top of a horses hoof is called the coronet or coronary band.
What is Hoof Rot?
Bacterial infection of the hoof, which primarily occurs in the frog of the hoof, not the actual hoof.
What is horse feathering?
it is the extra fur around their hoof, especially draft horses
What is the goat's hoof called?
A hoof.
Foot is to man as a horse?
Hoof.
Is a knuckle a part of a hoof?
No, there are no knuckles in a hoof.
What does hoof oil do?
It helps to keep the hoof supple and prevent very dry, cracking hoof.
What are the two Functions of a horse frog?
The frog is the soft spongy triangular piece of tissue at the back of a horses hoof, it cushioning to the hoof and leg and Helps to keep the circulation of blood moving through the hoof and leg by expanding and contracting with the horses movement. It will not hurt the horse to touch the frog . You do have to keep the entire hoof clean so you will need to clean the frog, typically this involves picking out the hoof around it and along side it. You can clean the frog itself by using a soft hoof brush to gently wipe debris away.
