inside the hoof. The sole covers the bottom of the horse's foot and protects the coffin bone from injury. It should be concave, which keeps it from bearing weight and helps support the bony column.

One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that ... the foot from front to back (when viewed from the bottom ). "The widest part of the foot (center of ...

The trauma to the bottom of the sole of the hoof causes bleeding inside that leads to an abscess. Many horses start with such a slight limp that owners don’t even notice it. The bruising starts ...