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Buy the form and action of the horses foot a historical article on equine anatomy on amazoncom free shipping on qualified orders the form and action of the horses foot a historical article on equine anatomy hunting william 9781447414667 amazoncom books. The pressure and the change in shape compress the veins in the foot when the foot is lifted the compression is relieved and blood flows into the veins again in this way the movement of these structures in the hoof acts as a pump exercise increases the blood circulation in the foot and favors good hoof growth. The foot serves a variety of valuable functions for the equine it supports the horses weight absorbs shock provides traction conducts moisture and helps pump blood in addition it resists. This article has been written and kindly donated by jayne hunt wwwhealthyhoovescouk jayne is a professional equine podiatrist and trainer who specialises in equine anatomy and physiology which she teaches to students studying the two year diploma in equine podiatry course with equine podiatry training ltd wwweptraincouk