Seasonal Horse Hoof Health Challenges
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
September 2, 2026
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves.
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
The footing under your horse’s feet can affect his overall soundness. Find out what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about methods veterinarians use to address them.
Learn how to store hay and grain properly—keeping nutrients in and mold, rodents, and spoilage out.
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
These practical strategies can help property owners manage runoff, reduce mud, and avoid common horse health issues in wet, flood-prone conditions.
Moisture meters can help you determine when to bale and store your horses’ hay and can protect against barn or storage building fires.
Standardized, multilevel surface testing is helping racetracks improve consistency, fairness, and ultimately horse and rider safety.
Use winter downtime to declutter your horse barn and promote chore efficiency.
Don’t wait for the first snowflakes to prepare your horse property for the cold, dark, and wet months ahead.
Here’s what might be on your senior horse’s wish list this year.
These horsekeeping tips can help keep your farm running smoothly and horses healthy when winter weather arrives.
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