HomePony HangoutQuizzesAre you a hoof care hero?

Are you a hoof care hero?

Are you in the know when it comes to looking after your pony’s hooves in winter? Test your skills right here!

Are you in the know when it comes to looking after your pony’s hooves in winter? Test your skills right here!

1 / 8

You pick out your pony’s feet by…

Using a hoof pick from toe to heel

Using a hoof pick from heel to toe, avoiding the sensitive frog area

Going for a hack and allowing the mud to fall out on its own

2 / 8

What are the main purposes of your pony’s frog? (tick all that apply)

To make him jump higher

To ensure feet receive a healthy blood supply

To aid with grip and provide a weight-bearing surface for the foot

3 / 8

Conditions affecting hooves in winter include…

Cracks, thrush and white line disease

Athlete’s foot, verrucas and ingrown nails

Mud fever, rainscald and sarcoids

4 / 8

Why is it important not to work your pony fast on deep, boggy ground?

It could lead to bruising or cracking of his hooves, concussion and other leg injuries

Because his shoes might get loose and come off

It’ll cause too much blood to flow into his feet

5 / 8

A supplement ingredient that supports healthy hoof growth is…

Seaweed

Eucalyptus

Biotin

6 / 8

Hoof creams and balms can help to…

Make your pony’s shoes last longer

Cool down your pony’s feet

Protect hooves from absorbing too much moisture in wet conditions

7 / 8

How often should your pony see a farrier?

Every four to six weeks, or in between visits if there’s a problem

At least twice a year

Around every eight weeks

8 / 8

Which of the following is true? (tick all that apply)

You should check your pony’s hooves every day, looking out for cracks, bruising, heat and any stones that might be wedged

Abscesses in the hoof can cause extreme lameness and you need to contact your vet straight away

Your pony has 16 bones in each foot

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