Horse hoof anatomy is important to know, especially if you are trying to understand what your veterinarian or farrier is telling you.

Parts of the horse hoof and foot are internal and external. The accompanying charts can help you understand the anatomy and better communicate with equine professionals using the correct terms.

The horse hoof and foot anatomy illustrations are copyrighted by Equine Network LLC, parent company of My Senior Horse.

This diagram is copyrighted by Equine Network LLC and should not be downloaded or copied without permission. This article was adapted from Illustrated Atlas of Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse.

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