title: Evaluation of the hoof and foot relevant to purchase.
abstract: The equine hoof and foot are the most commonly affected anatomic sites of lameness encountered during purchase examination of the performance horse. This article presents a thorough, systematic approach to the clinical evaluation of the hoof and foot relevant to the pre-purchase examination. Normal and abnormal conditions are discussed with reference to their potential effects on future performance and soundness. Proper trimming, balancing, and shoeing principles are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Equine Veterinary Associates, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D005684:Gait; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*