[header] How to judge heifers [title] Make sure the feet sit squarely on the ground. [step] Check the heifer's hooves when it's standing. Weight should appear evenly distributed, meaning the feet sit evenly on the ground without bending too far in or out.
[header] How to judge heifers [title] Make sure the feet sit squarely on the ground. [step] Check the heifer's hooves when it's standing. Weight should appear evenly distributed, meaning the feet sit evenly on the ground without bending too far in or out.
But that isn't always the case. Examine the surface of the feet to become a good judge. [substeps] Small breed heifers are more prone to limping or sagging. If you walk any closer to the horse, he may puff out his nostrils and bite. While heifer's hooves usually point slightly outward, hooves should be facing mostly forward and lay flat on the ground. [title] Check that the hips, hocks, and hooves are aligned. When you first work with heifers, you'll need to get a sense of how many feet they sit on the ground and how the hooves hold their weight. [substeps] Any hooves that stick out to the sides or flop to the front should hold their weight and look balanced.