Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Learn the latest on equine endocrine disease—causes, diagnosis, dynamic testing, and whole-horse treatment strategies—beyond just laminitis. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Giving horses sufficient time to recover from athletic events could help them avoid acute injury and long-term health problems. Read more in The Horse‘s Older Horse 2025 issue.
Experts share best practices for feeding and managing aging metabolic horses in The Horse‘s Older Horse 2025 issue.
Learn about this common hoof condition from farriers and horse owners who have managed it.
The latest research-based recommendations on managing equine metabolic syndrome and insulin dysregulation. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
Laminitis in horses involves multiple pain pathways. Here’s how veterinarians can effectively address them using targeted treatment strategies.
Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
An equine veterinarian describes why uneven pressure on the hoof can cause quarter cracks and how farriers can manage them using corrective trimming and shoeing.
Meet Beau and follow the 8-year-old Quarter Horse’s journey from subtle lameness to return to performance.
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse to promote strong and healthy hooves.
Manage at-risk horses’ diet and exercise to help avoid this painful condition.
Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their behavioral needs. Here’s what you need to consider.
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