Katie Navarra

Katie Navarra has worked as a freelance writer since 2001. A lifelong horse lover, she owns and enjoys competing a dun Quarter Horse mare.

Articles by: Katie Navarra

Physical Exam of the Horse Hoof

4 Horse Hoof Hardening Tips

Overly moist, dry and brittle hooves tend to break and bruise, leaving horses footsore or causing issues with shoe retention. Here are tips for hardening hooves.

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Study Confirms Kicks From Shod Horses Can Damage Bone

Help, My Horse Got Kicked!

Learn why horses get kicked, how to treat kick injuries, and tips on preventing them in this article from the Summer 2024 issue of The Horse.

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Getting Ahead of Thrush

Learn about this common hoof condition from farriers and horse owners who have managed it. Read more in The Horse‘s Preventive Care 2024 issue!

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