Title: Identify internal and external parts of the hoof.
Course: Equine Science (18104-18) > Section: Understanding the Fundamentals of Foot Care

Identification should include

- hoof wall
- coronet
- sole
- frog
- coffin bone
- plantar cushion
- navicular bone
- white line.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for a horse owner to understand the structure of the hoof and the functions of its parts?
- What are the most important parts of a horse’s hoof?
- What is the purpose of the frog?
- What role does the frog play in the circulatory system?