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Barefoot hoof diagrams
Below are some barefoot hoof diagrams to give you an idea of what the shape of the "ideal" hoof should look like. The parts of the hoof are labeled for reference. NB Healthy hooves can vary depending on the environment the horse is living in and the terrain they regularly encounter.
Sole view of a front hoof
Note the following points:- Wide, fat frog
- Tight white line
- Strong, thick hoof walls - with the inner wall being thicker
- Bars end approximately halfway down the frog
- The heel buttresses are back towards the rear of the frog
- The hoof ratio is 65:35 (from the rear of the hoof to the widest point; and from the widest point to the break over)
© Jenny Edwards 2006
www.jmedesign.co.uk
Sole view of a rear hoof
The rear hoof is more oblong in shape and has a slightly pointed toe compared to the front hoof. This is because the rear hooves are used to propel the horse forward and so dig into the ground to provide more push.
© Jenny Edwards 2006
www.jmedesign.ca
Side view of the hoof capsule
© Jenny Edwards 2006
www.jmedesign.ca
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