Length of hind hooves can influence soundness in horses: The contribution of the hind hooves to overall soundness, neglected until now, has been highlighted in a new study.

The article focuses on scientific study on link between hind hooves conformation and issues with muscular and balance conformation comprising soundness and performance in horses. Topics discussed include sloped hoof angle in reining horses to slide when stopping, focus of soundness on an equine forelimb, and effect of hind hoof angle of horses on spinal column, movement and posture.