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hoof ![click to hear : hoof click to hear : hoof](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Thick corneous casing covering and protecting the terminal end of the limb; it rests on the ground while the horse is walking and absorbs shocks.
toe clip ![click to hear : toe clip click to hear : toe clip](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Triangular iron clip mounted on the toe of the hoof to protect the corneous material and to hold the horseshoe in place.
horseshoe ![click to hear : horseshoe click to hear : horseshoe](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Curved metal band nailed under the wall of the hoof to protect it against wear, to absorb shocks and to provide better traction on the ground.
side wall ![click to hear : side wall click to hear : side wall](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Side part of the wall of the hoof between the toe and the quarter.
quarter ![click to hear : quarter click to hear : quarter](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Side part of the wall of the hoof between the heel and the side wall.
heel ![click to hear : heel click to hear : heel](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Rear portion of the wall of the hoof between the quarters and opposite the toe.
bulb ![click to hear : bulb click to hear : bulb](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Corneous eminence ending at the frog and joining with the heel.
coronet ![click to hear : coronet click to hear : coronet](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Bulge from which the wall of the hoof grows; it secretes a varnish to protect the hoof from humidity and dryness.
toe ![click to hear : toe click to hear : toe](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Front part of the wall of the hoof between the side walls and opposite the heel.