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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.
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Which animal has a frog?
No animals have frogs. Frogs have tadpoles. There is a part of a horse's hoof called a frog.
Where on a horse is a frog?
The frog is the soft part of a horse's hoof that cushions the weight while running or being ridden. DO NOT PICK OUT WITH HOOF PICK!!!!
Does an horse have frogs on their feet?
The horse does have a frog on their hoof except it is not the real animal. It is a part of their body/hoof.
What is the soft part of a horse's foot called?
The soft part of a horse's foot (also known as the Hoof) is called the "Frog". This area of the hoof is very susceptible to infections and being cut. The hooves should be cleaned regularly to maintain them healthy.
What is thrush in howrsecom?
Answer for Howrse: An infection of a part of the horse's hoof called the Frog
What is Thrush for howerscom?
Answer for Howrse: An infection of a part of the horse's hoof called the Frog
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 a horse's frog?
A horse's frog is a triangular shaped part of the horses foot, normally soft (unlike the rest of the foot). http://www.horsemanmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/horse-hoof-frog.jpg
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 elastic like piece of the middle part on a horse's hoof?
The middle part of a horses hoof is called a frog.
What is the fastest growing part on a horse's hoof?
The wall, which correlates to our nails, but the frog also grows.
What are the three functions of a frog?
Wellll... A horse's 'frog' is part of their hoof; its the triangle shaped wedge in the middle. http://www.circlerranch.com/crcimages/ahoofparts.gif So basically, to find the answer, you just need to know what three functions of a horse's hoof is.
