Title: (Optional) Demonstrate how to care for the hoof.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Performing Foot Care

Demonstration should include all safety procedures, guidelines, and techniques for techniques for

- cleaning
  - rocks
  - bruises
- inspecting
  - frog
  - assessment of condition
  - symptoms of disease
  - tape and then pull object(s) out of foot
- maintaining sufficient moisture
- pulling a shoe
- using an emergency duct tape bandage for the hoof
- providing nutritional supplements, if needed.

Teacher Resource:

- Caring for Your Horses Hooves, HorseHaus

Process/Skill Questions:

- What should one look for when inspecting a hoof?
- What are common hoof imperfections and how are they corrected?
- What tools are used to perform foot care?
- What is thrush, and how can it be prevented and treated?