Idaho Horse Rescue

The hoof capsule is essentially a strong,flexible box!
It protects and has the ability to distort and compensate!
It becomes vulnerable if it doesn’t get enough stimulation!
It weakens and allows pathogens to invade if it doesn’t get correct nutrition!
It was never intended to be nailed onto/into!
It doesn’t just grow from the top down but can also compensate by thickening in most directions!
It is made up of several different coriums that react to stimuli in the environment and they act independently locally!
The coronary band is very elastic and joins onto the frog,which helps the haemodynamic function as the hoof engages/disengages with the ground!
The white line is just the thickness of the sole and forms the connection between the sole and the inner wall- extremely strong and tight when healthy!

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Laura Beth Hays, Wyatt Petersen, Aspin Mecham

We love Bob! He’s such a sweet boy. Thank you Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) for your part in helping to care for him ❤️

From our grantees at Idaho Horse Rescue

Bob is an adorable 19 year old sorrel gelding who arrived at IHR in 2015. He’s doing well, and is healthy and sound.

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From our grantees at Idaho Horse Rescue

Honey is an 18 year old mustang mare who was rescued from severe abuse and neglect. She was abandoned with a web halter on her face that grew into her flesh as she matured, she bears the scars to this day. She was also severely physically abused before her arrival at IHR and remains extremely wary of humans. Because of her distrust of humans she will be a lifelong resident. She is healthy and doing well. Enjoys being free to be horse everyday.