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Anatomy of the Horse's Hoof

Last Updated: March 09, 2009 Related resource areas: Horses

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This video begins to discuss the anatomy of the horse's hoof. For more information on horse hoof anatomy, watch Anatomy of the Horse's Hoof, part two.

This video is part of the 2008 Equestrian Academy Sessions made possible by University of Nebraska and Purina Mills. It is narrated by Nate Allen, of Allen Farrier Service-Juanita, NE and Central Community Technical College-Hastings NE. This video is made available to you through www.eXtension.org/horses.


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Anatomy of the Horse's Hoof Part 1

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Anatomy of the Horse's Hoof Part 2

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