Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.
Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Learn about the causes and clinical signs of laminitis in horses, and what researchers say about how to manage and prevent it. Sponsored by Soft-Ride.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Dr. Britt Conklin offers suggestions on how to keep an abscessed hoof clean.
Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Discover why you must treat hoof punctures with urgency and the steps you can take prior to the veterinarian’s arrival.
Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Sources reveal what they’ve learned about common hoof conditions such as abscesses and sheared heels.
Imbalances in horses’ hind hooves can lead to hock, tendon, ligament, and even lumbar pain; precise radiograph-guided farriery can help.
Getting to the root of podotrochlosis is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.
Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.
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