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Možnosti úpravy bosých kopyt u koní
HLÍZOVÁ, Rozálie
This bachelor's thesis is focused on the possibility of modifying bare horse hooves. The aim of the work was to summarize the possibilities of modifying the bare hooves of horses using research. For practice in horse breeding, it is important to know what the hoof correction options are and how the individual methods differ from each other. In the first part of the thesis, research was carried out on the topic of the possibility of modifying the bare hooves of horses. Four basic methods were described here, such as pasture (horseshoe) trim, Dr. Strasser's method, HGM trim and mustang trim (natural trim). Furthermore, the possibilities of using the mustang trim in practice were written down, with a focus on a detailed description of the treatment procedures for sick and pathological hooves. Specifically, these are irregularities of the horse's limbs, tight hooves, hoof rot, laminitis, podotrochloosis and cracks in the hooves. In the second part was the methodology for measuring hooves. When 7 horses and 3 ponies of different ages and breeds were involved in the measurement. Horses are found in a variety of conditions. By measuring, the shape of the hoof can be objectively evaluated. Data on the size of the pectoral and pelvic hooves were compared with each other using descriptive statistics. It was observed that in ponies, the front hooves were 12 % longer than they were wider, which is less compared to the rear hooves, where the length was 27 % greater than the width. Similar results were reached in the case of large horses, where the length was 14 % greater than the width in the front hooves and by 22 % in the hind hooves. This confirms the more oval shape of the rear hooves compared to the front ones. Differences between the maximum and minimum value indicate the effect of breed on hoof size. From the results of measuring the tread points, shape deviations in the size of the hoof ball can be evaluated. The created methodology can be used for long-term observation of changes in the shape of the hooves when adjusting the mustang trim. Horse breeders have the opportunity to influence the horse's performance and health by choosing a suitable and regular trim.
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