The Coronary Band: a close up of how the wall is produced

Coronary Corium and Hoof Wall Structure and Growth of the Horse

by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

This article discusses how the horse's hoof is made and grows out all the while supporting the horse. It will help you if you look at the laminae as a set of comvoluted rails with the insensitive laminae moving down while inside the sensitive laminae.

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