Hoof Care

Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot

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Podotrochlosis, also known as navicular syndrome

Fact Sheet: Equine Navicular Syndrome

Navicular syndrome, more accurately referred to as podotrochlosis, is a catchall phrase describing chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone and related structures. Sponsored by Dechra.

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Horse Grazing Muzzle FAQs

Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don’t? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here’s what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.

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Managing Equine Foot Pain

What can an owner do to control a horse’s foot pain? We turned to two equine veterinarians that spend a lot of time managing horses’ feet to find out.

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Horse Foot Bruises

The average horse is more likely to encounter a foot bruise than any other lameness. If you recognize the causes of foot bruises and understand their treatment and prevention, you can stave off discomfort in your horse and perhaps avoid an abscess.

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