All templates can be used cumulutively, meaning you can put one template on top of a picutre that already has another template on. (e.g. establish “COR”, set “Base%”, add “T2Heel”)
The below table outlines the scope of each template and indication range of use, which is not to be seen as fixed rule or recommendation, but rather provides an overview of what other users have expressed as their personal view.
| Template | Scope | Observational Range of Use |
| Thin | Measures angles from point A to point B | n/a |
| Thick | Measures angles from point A to point B | n/a |
| Bullseye | Locates the centre of a joint | n/a |
| Cor | Find the centre of rotation of the horse’s cofin joint. | 22 +/- 7 degrees |
| Base% | To be used in conjunction with COR to determine how much (%age) of the foot is infront the centre of rotation and how much is behind it, from a lateral (side) view | Often seen in the barehoof, 60/40 (60% in front, 40% behind) |
| T2Heel | Used to measure the front hoof wall angle and the heel angle at the back of the foot | No more than 10% difference |
| Cor green circle | As “Cor” with green identity circle added. Locates the attachment point of the extensor ligament. Also locates the position of the novicular bone. | 22 +/- 7 degrees |
| Sole cor | Finds the centre of rotation on the sole view of the hoof | n/a |
| Heel to toe ratio | Shows the ratio between the front and the back of the hoof (e.g. front = x times height of the back) | (2.8-3.1) : 1 |
| Sole ratio | To be used in conjuntion with “Sole Cor” to determine how much (%age) of the foot is infront the centre of rotation and how much is behind it, from a sole view | No more than 10% difference |
| Dot | Purely acts as reference point for the other templates | n/a |
Note:
There are variables that will effect the outcome of using the templates.
What is right or wrong is not the question, nor the answer – it is understanding the variables and judging for yourself a reasonable/useable method/outcome
If you follow set guidelines from scientific studies / mentors, you will get consistent results you can understand.
The control of the templates varies. Some are controlled using one finger, others are controlled by using two fingers. The below table outlines how each template gets controlled.
| Template | Finger Control |
| Thin | One Finger at the end of each line to position the templates itself or to adjust its length |
| Thick | One Finger at the end of each line to position the templates itself or to adjust its length |
| Bullseye | Two-finger to control size and one finger to position |
| Cor | One finger at each end of the line to position the template |
| Base% | One finger at each end of the line to position the template |
| T2Heel | One finger at each end of the line to position the template |
| Cor green circle | One finger at each end of the line to position the template |
| Sole cor | One finger at each end of the line to position the template |
| Heel to toe ratio | One finger at each end of the line to position the template |
| Sole ratio | Two fingers to enlarge and position, one finger to move the green bar to find ratio |
| Dot | One finger |