Equine Hoof
Farrier visits for trimming or shoeing should typically be scheduled this often to maintain proper hoof balance and prevent problems
Every 6-8 Weeks
Horses should typically have their teeth checked by a veterinarian or equine dentist about this often.
Once a Year
This type of bit uses leverage and a curb chain to apply pressure to the poll, chin, and mouth.
Curb Bit
This first milk produced by the mare is rich in antibodies and must be consumed by the foal within the first few hours of life for proper immunity.
Colostrum
This is the normal resting body temperature range for an adult horse.
100–101.5°F?
This is the single most important aspect of hoof care for keeping a horse sound and healthy
Cleaning the hooves/feet
This routine dental procedure smooths sharp edges on a horse’s teeth.
Floating
This strap keeps a horse from opening its mouth to evade the bit.
Noseband
Foals are typically weaned from their mothers at about this many months of age.
4-6 months
This grooming tool is used after a curry comb to remove loosened dirt and hair from the coat.
Dandy Brush
This bacterial hoof infection causes a foul odor and black discharge around the frog, often due to wet or dirty conditions
Trush
These small extra teeth sometimes appear just in front of a horse’s molars and may be removed to prevent bit discomfort.
Wolf Teeth
This type of bit works without leverage and applies direct pressure to the horse’s mouth.
Snaffle Bit
Foals typically begin nursing from the mare within this amount of time after birth if they are healthy.
1/2 - 2 hours
A horse would have to eat this many buckets of snow to equal one bucket of water
6 Buckets
Where the hoof wall joins the sole
White Line
These are the teeth in the front of the mouth
Incisors
This protective equipment helps prevent a horse from striking its front legs together while moving.
Splint Boots
This early training practice involves gently introducing the foal to human touch, haltering, and handling shortly after birth.
Imprint Training
This parasite control strategy involves rotating deworming medications based on fecal egg counts rather than using a fixed schedule.
Targeted Deworming
This vitamin is essential for strong hoof growth and found in good quality hay or pasture
Vitamin A
Adult horses typically have this many teeth in their mouth.
Adult Mares 36-40
Adult Male 40-42
Average 36-44
This metal bar inside the horse’s mouth where the bit rests has no teeth.
Bars of the Mouth
This is the gestation period of a Mare
11 months
This body condition scoring system commonly used for horses evaluates fat cover on a scale from 1 to 9.
Henneke Body Condition Scoring System