Healthy Barefoot Hooves – How Do We Get There?
We may love the sound of a horse’s hooves clicking down a concrete aisle with his or her shoes on. But are we helping our…
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Corrective trimming foals
Proper early trimming done within a few weeks of birth, and then on a consistent basis, can help maintain correct leg and hoof structure. When…
Managing your horse’s laminitis or founder
When an equine athlete experiences an episode of laminitis or founder, it can be a very painful experience. Fortunately, there’s new technology that can help.…
Maintaining your horse’s hooves between farrier visits
Maintaining your horse’s hooves between farrier visits doesn’t have to be tricky! Here are a few tips. A horse in his natural environment would travel around…
Support your mare with balanced nutrition
Balancing nutritional deficiencies can help improve her happiness and comfort. Your mare cannot help being cranky at times, especially if she’s not receiving the balanced…
Holistic veterinary advice
Q: What is the best way to draw out a hoof abscess? I am receiving conflicting advice from the professionals who work on my horse.…
Hoof Bruises
Hoof bruises can look alarming, but may not be a reason to worry. The equine hoof is a marvelous piece of anatomy. It is made to…
Choosing the right shoe for the season
Many people opt to shoe their horses for the show or riding season, then pull them. Let’s explore some pros and cons — and alternatives…
Rehabbing An Elderly Equine
Rehabbing any lame horse can be a challenge, but those challenges often become compounded with age. “I got your name from a friend,” says my…
Spotting A Laminitic Attack
Recognizing the signs that your horse is in the early stages of a laminitic attack can mean all the difference to his future health and…
What Is Seedy Toe?
Many of us have heard the term seedy toe – but what is it, really? There are so many different terms for things in the…
How Hoof Form Affects Your Horse
How hoof form affects your horse’s limb function and conformation. Can foot form really affect a horse’s conformation? Rest assured it can and does –…
