The New Zealand Equine Research Foundation is most grateful to Dr Julie Bell for compiling this very important booklet on care and management of horses’ feet. As all horsemen and horsewomen know good feet are critical to the horse’s wellbeing and ultimately performance.
Although this booklet is very simple it serves as a very good starting point for people to understand the anatomy and functional aspects of the equine hoof.
The New Zealand Equine Research Foundation is a charitable trust created to foster education and research in the NZ Horse Industry. It is working hard to increase the opportunities in the industry for young New Zealanders and to provide a healthy and secure future for the industry and our horses.