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Buying, selling, or rehoming a horse?  Use the Bill of Sale below as-is, or attach an addendum that includes added details, such as right of first refusal, a payment plan, or a delivery agreement.  (If no addendum is required, draw a line through the sentence referring to an addendum.  Both buyer and seller should initial the change.)

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Horse Hoof Anatomy - Cross section view

Horse Hoof Anatomy - Cross section view

Not for the faint of heart!  Visit the site linked below to see a library of images of equine cadaver feet and legs, showing internal and external, and normal and abnormal anatomy.

Horse Anatomy Photos from HorseScience

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This basic anatomy drawing shows a labeled cross-section of the parts of the horse’s hoof and leg below the fetlock.  The drawing is a color plate illustration from the book ‘Horse-Shoeing as It Is and as It Should Be’, by William Douglas, printed 1873 (out of copyright).

labeled cross-section drawing of normal horse hoof and leg below fetlock

Normal horse hoof anatomy drawing from an old farriery book

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The Equine Cushing’s Disease and Insulin Resistance website is complimentary to the Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Yahoo Group (EC and IR Group).  These resources are your first stop for comprehensive and up-to-date information about Equine Cushing’s, Insulin Resistance, Laminitis, and Founder. Read the rest of this entry »

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Riding at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge on the banks of the Tennessee River

Riding at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge on the banks of the Tennessee River

You don’t have to load up and trailer for hours to find great places to trail ride! Take advantage of the many opportunities to ride your horse right here in North Alabama. Read on for info about trail riding on local public and private lands, including downloadable maps, hunting season dates, and regulations about public land use.

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