Hoof Care & Balance
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Trail Horse Hoof Care
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 15, 2022
Learn about the best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound while traveling the trails.
Read MoreFeeding the Foot: Nutrition For Equine Hoof Health
by Lucile Vigouroux | Jun 13, 2022
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse for strong and healthy hooves.
Read MoreBack to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Jun 1, 2022
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Read MoreWhat’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?
by Chris White, DVM | May 18, 2022
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Read MoreStudy: Therapeutic Shoes Might Impair Circulation in Horses’ Feet
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 11, 2022
Researchers reported thermography showed lower temperatures in the heels and toes of horses wearing egg bar shoes or wedge pads; the findings remain inconclusive.
Read MoreThe Barefoot Equine Athlete: Big Shoes To Fill?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 20, 2022
Researchers, veterinarians, and farriers discuss the barefoot sport horse trend.
Read MoreReading Your Horse’s Inner Hoof Structures
by Diane E. Rice | Jan 12, 2022
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Our sources reveal what they’ve learned when dealing with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.
Read MoreWinter Traction Devices for Horse Hooves
by Les Sellnow | Jan 5, 2022
Snow and ice during winter can cause footing problems for horses, especially those called upon to do something other than loaf in the pasture or paddock.
Read MoreHorse Care: When Less is More
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Nov 25, 2021
Discover what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo in this article from the November 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreStudy: Regular Trims and Shoeing Don’t Affect Horses’ Gaits
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 24, 2021
Researchers found horses on regular four- to six-week trim and shoe cycles didn’t have significant gait changes after their hoof care appointments, even on a finely measured level.
Read MoreRehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
by Erica Larson | Nov 10, 2021
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems in this article from the November 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreTransitioning a Horse to Barefoot for the Winter
by Chris White, DVM | Oct 13, 2021
Going barefoot can benefit many horses, especially during the cold months when snow can pack onto steel. But pulling shoes requires planning to ensure horses’ continued comfort.
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