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Jo Wightman
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Username: lexi

Post Number: 78
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 3:09 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
Hi
Please does anyone know if the rubbery soft hoof that covers a foal's feet at birth then wears away have a proper name? Its for farriery exam and I have searched every textbook I have!Thanks
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Tami
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Username: tamarag

Post Number: 99
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 3:18 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
Hello

Don't panic yes it does. But that first time you see it, you think oh NO.

It is that way so that it doesn't tear the sack or mom. God planned it that way :-)
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Shannon
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Username: stek

Post Number: 243
Registered: 10-2008
Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 5:19 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
I have heard them called foal slippers but am not sure the proper name?
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Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose

Post Number: 4931
Registered: 1-2000
Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 6:51 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
I've heard foal slippers, and golden slippers.
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