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Horse Hoof Stressors
by Diane E. Rice | Jan 16, 2023
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
Read MoreHow Does Arena Footing Affect Equine Athlete Longevity?
by Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, ISELP | Jan 4, 2023
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Read MoreWinter Horse Hoof Care: It’s a Team Effort
by Lindsay J. Warner | Dec 7, 2022
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.
Read MoreHow to Exercise Horses Safely in Cold Weather
by Jenna Donaldson, DVM | Nov 16, 2022
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can cause challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Read MoreControlling Dust on Horse Properties
by Alayne Blickle | Nov 2, 2022
Keep dust to a minimum in arenas, barns, and paddocks for both aesthetic and health reasons.
Read MoreSoccer Device Could Help Assess Riding Arena Footing
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 24, 2022
An adapted version of a machine used to evaluate soccer terrain might be useful for assessing riding arenas.
Read MoreShoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline
by Chris White, DVM | Jul 27, 2022
Learn how farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface in this article from the July 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreHorse Arena Footing Facts
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 13, 2022
The footing beneath your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Discover what scientists are learning about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Does How You Manage Your Horse Farm Make Sense?
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Jun 30, 2022
Dr. Steve Higgins of the University of Kentucky optimizes daily barn tasks for efficiency, cost savings, and environmental soundness.
Read MoreWinter Can Mean Poor Footing for Horses
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jan 14, 2022
Mud in horse turnouts can create topsoil erosion, increase soil compaction, and cause slip-and-fall injuries to horses. Here are options to reduce mud on your horse property.
Read MoreCreating Olympic-Worthy Equestrian Arena Surfaces
by Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) | Aug 5, 2021
High-tech arena surfaces, or footing, create the field-of-play foundation for equine athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Read MoreCaring for Driving Horses
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Oct 25, 2020
Whether it’s pulling a plow or a buggy, going for a pleasure drive, or contending a combined driving event, driving poses health considerations both similar to and distinct from those encountered with your typical sport horse.
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