Title: List the components of a hoof-care program.
Course: Equine Science (18104-18) > Section: Understanding the Fundamentals of Foot Care

List should include

- cleaning and inspecting routinely
- maintaining sufficient moisture
- trimming periodically
- correcting minor imperfections
- treating foot diseases and injuries
- addressing weather factors
- maintaining consistency of hoof care.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important that hoof care begin at an early age?
- What are the ways that horse owners maintain adequate moisture and avoid brittle hooves?
- How can corrective trimming and shoeing correct minor imperfections?
- Why is routine hoof care important?
- Which animals benefit the most from being shod?