How big is a horses hoof?

Answer 1

• Well, It depends on what kind of breed of horse it is. Like a Clydesdale has big feet and a frestin has small feet. So say what kind of horse and someone will answer it.

• Sidebones. This is a common unsoundness resulting from wear, injury or abuse. On each side of the heel extending above the hoof are elastic cartilages just under the skin that serve as part of the shock-absorbing mechanism. They are commonly termed lateral cartilages. When they ossify (turn to bone) they are called sidebones. In the process of ossification they may be firm but movable inward and outward by the fingers. The horse is then considered "hard at the heels." Sidebones are more common to the front outside lateral cartilage than to other locations.

  Ringbone. Ringbones are not very common but are serious unsoundnesses. These bony deposits usually appear just above the coronary band (hoof head) on a hind foot, although front feet also may be affected. The long and short pastern bones may fuse together, causing severe pain and lameness.

  Founder (Laminitis) is an inflammation of the sensitive laminae which attach the hoof to the fleshy portion of the foot. Its cause is probably a sensitization (allergy). When horses gain access to unlimited amounts of grain, founder often results. Other conditions conducive to founder are retained placenta after foaling and sometimes lush grass. All feet may be affected, but front feet usually suffer the most. Permanent damage usually can be reduced or eliminated by immediate attention by a competent veterinarian.

  Permanent damage results from dropping of the hoof sole and upturn of the toe walls when treatment is neglected.

  Navicular Disease is an inflammation of navicular bone and bursa. The condition causes lingering lameness and should be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian.

  Corns appear as reddish spots in the horny sole, usually on the inside of the front feet, near the bars. Advanced cases may ulcerate and cause severe lameness. There are many causes, but bruises, improper shoeing and contracted feet are the most common. Response to correct treatment and shoeing is usually satisfactory.

  Hoof cracks. When hoof cracks extend upward to or near the hairline, lameness often results. When well established, the condition is difficult to arrest and cure. It can be prevented in most hooves by proper trimming and shoeing before it becomes serious.

  Contracted feet are a result of continued improper shoeing, prolonged lameness or excessive dryness, where the heels lose their ability to contract and expand when the horse is in motion. Horses kept shod, those with long feet and those with narrow heels are susceptible to the condition. Close trimming, going barefooted or corrective shoeing usually produces sufficient cure to restore the horse to service.

  Thrush is a filth disease enhanced by decomposition of stable manure around the bars and frog of the foot. It may cause lameness. Response to cleanliness and treatment is usually prompt and complete.

  Scratches or grease heel is characterized by inflammation and scab formation on the back surfaces of the fetlocks. Prevent as for thrush.

Answer 2

Llamas have a foot, not a hoof. They have 2 toes with soft pads on the bottom and a toenail covering the front of each which must be trimmed occasionally. An average llama footprint is about 5 inches long, 3 inches wide.

Answer 3

How big a horse's hoof is varies depending on the size of the horse. Some horses have a hoof that is just 4 inches across. Some horses have a hoof 8 inches or more across.

Answer 4

It is about the size of a dinner plate (i could not find anything else)

Answer 5

To be a horse it has to be over 14.2