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Force, Stress, and the Hoof, Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Dawn

So far, we’ve been talking about the hoof as if it’s a single structure, even though we know it’s really a composite of different parts.  The terminal phalanx that I wrote about in my October 18 post, known as the … Continue reading →

Posted in biomechanics, horse | Tagged anatomy, biomechanics, hoof, horse, stress, weight

Force, Stress, and the Hoof, Part I

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Dawn

How does a horse who is outstanding in his field carry his weight?  Well, if he’s out standing in his field, as opposed to trotting or running, he carries it on all four of his legs (bum-dum-ching).  Here’s an example, … Continue reading →

Posted in biomechanics, horse | Tagged biomechanics, experiential learning, force, gravity, hoof, horse, Horses & Story, stress, weight
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