A poll of readers showed laminitis, navicular disease, and barefoot vs. shod were their top issues involving horse feet.

When horse owners were asked in a poll on TheHorse.com, “What do you think are the top problems relating to the health of a horse’s foot,” we received answers that might surprise you. 


Of nearly 1,500 respondents, more than half feel that laminitis is the No. 1 health problem for horse hooves. Considerable press has been devoted recently to this condition, partly due to its role in the loss of champion Thoroughbred Barbaro, but also because it has the potential to be a major obstacle for any horse

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