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Correcting Hind Hoof Balance Could Fix Whole-Horse Issues
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 3, 2023
Researchers found a strong association between hind hoof balance and posture that could affect overall musculoskeletal health.
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 MoreRehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
by Erica Larson | Nov 23, 2022
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Read MoreHorse Care: When Less is More
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Nov 7, 2022
Discover what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
Read MoreEquine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Oct 14, 2022
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Read MoreFall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 9, 2022
8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.
Read MoreThe Value of Hoof Radiographs
by Chris White, DVM | Sep 28, 2022
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Horse’s Shoe is Loose
by Equus | Aug 28, 2022
These tips can provide an interim solution to dealing with a loose shoe while you wait for the farrier.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand
by Pat Raia | Aug 24, 2022
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Read MoreSmall Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Aug 10, 2022
A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the foal’s first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.
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 MoreKeeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit
by Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR | Jul 27, 2022
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
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