Managing Equine Caudal Hoof Problems
Sarah Evers Conrad
March 9, 2017
A farrier shares ways he addresses issues in the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot.
A farrier shares ways he addresses issues in the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot.
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Farriers need to observe a horse thoroughly, head to tail, to determine how to best trim and shoe him.
A roundtable at the International Hoof Care Summit covered shoe wear and what it indicates about the horse.
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Researchers recently took a closer look at how horses use their faces and ears to communicate with herdmates.
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