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August 20, 2014
Equine reference model by MattDLowden
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This is an almost complete painted master copy of a ecorche horse. It is intended as a reference model for artists interested in learning equine and other quadruped animal anatomy. It breed is modeled after a mature Andalusian stud. I plan to make a mould from this master and sell hand painted resin copies. If you are interested in getting one of the first copies please email me at m.lowden@outlook.com or visit my facebook page at www.facebook.com/MatthewDLowde…
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That's some really nice work there! My hat off to you!
It is almost perfect. There is one thing, however... and please do not take this to the heart because I'm saying it with the best of intentions, hoping this information can help you make it perfect.
The hoof shape on your piece is something you may see on many domesticated horses for sure, but in fact, it's an unnatural and unhealthy shape. It is a result of lack of proper anatomical and veterinary knowledge on the part of the farriers/vets. If you intend this as a reference, I think you should give it the natural and healthy shape rather.
A good starter for that is to study wild horses, such as those living in the Rocky Mountains in the USA. There are also farrier schools that incorporate the latest veterinary researches about hoof anatomy in order to achieve a natural and healthy shape.
In short:
- Heels of hoof should be as low that the hoof looked from the side is shaped as a triangle rather than a rhomboid shape.
- Angle of the hairline of hoof with the ground should be about 30 degree in both hind and front hoof.
- Angle of the front of hoof (looked from the side) is about 45-50 degree in front and 55-60 degree in hind hoof.
- Angle of the pastern follows the hoof wall angle.
Contrary to popular belief, the range for a healthy shape is pretty narrow. There are of course variations based on breed, size and type of ground but the essentials are universal, and wide variations from it are simply not healthy.
If interested, I can dig up more resources for you.
Best wishes,
Storm
It is almost perfect. There is one thing, however... and please do not take this to the heart because I'm saying it with the best of intentions, hoping this information can help you make it perfect.
The hoof shape on your piece is something you may see on many domesticated horses for sure, but in fact, it's an unnatural and unhealthy shape. It is a result of lack of proper anatomical and veterinary knowledge on the part of the farriers/vets. If you intend this as a reference, I think you should give it the natural and healthy shape rather.
A good starter for that is to study wild horses, such as those living in the Rocky Mountains in the USA. There are also farrier schools that incorporate the latest veterinary researches about hoof anatomy in order to achieve a natural and healthy shape.
In short:
- Heels of hoof should be as low that the hoof looked from the side is shaped as a triangle rather than a rhomboid shape.
- Angle of the hairline of hoof with the ground should be about 30 degree in both hind and front hoof.
- Angle of the front of hoof (looked from the side) is about 45-50 degree in front and 55-60 degree in hind hoof.
- Angle of the pastern follows the hoof wall angle.
Contrary to popular belief, the range for a healthy shape is pretty narrow. There are of course variations based on breed, size and type of ground but the essentials are universal, and wide variations from it are simply not healthy.
If interested, I can dig up more resources for you.
Best wishes,
Storm