Hoof Balance
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Managing the Club Foot
Back 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 MoreManaging Low Heels in Performance Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
Read MoreManaging the Club Foot
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Apr 28, 2021
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
Read MoreTrouble’s Afoot: Signs Your Horse Has a Hoof Problem Brewing
by Diane E. Rice | Aug 15, 2020
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
Read MoreWhat Shape Are My Horse’s Feet In?
by Stephanie Ruff, MS | Dec 18, 2019
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
Read MorePoor Hoof Angles
by Scott Fleming, DVM, CF | Aug 25, 2019
Dr. Scott Fleming discusses how improper palmar angles can cause problems for horses.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Abscess Facts
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 17, 2019
Do abscesses occur more often in front or hind hooves? Do male or female horses recover from hoof abscesses quicker? When are abscesses most commonly diagnosed? Researchers found answers to these questions and more in a recent study.
Read MoreWhy Are My Horse’s Hooves Growing So Fast?
by Scott Fleming, DVM, CF | Mar 27, 2019
Why does a horse’s hooves grow faster than his stablemates’ who are on the same diet and exercise schedule? A veterinarian who’s also a farrier shares his thoughts.
Read MoreShoeing Suggestions for Peak Equine Performance
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 14, 2019
Multiple hoof-related factors can affect a horse’s performance—including balance, trim, shoes, pads, support materials, and more. Here’s how farriers can help a horse reach his potential.
Read MoreManaging Club Feet in Adolescent Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 7, 2019
Recognizing and treating club feet in young horses can help them succeed in their intended discipline and, ultimately, prevent lifelong hoof complications.
Read MoreHow Hoof Anatomy Affects Biomechanics in Sport Horses
by Erica Larson | Mar 6, 2019
Anecdotally, we know that hoof anatomy influences horse soundness and movement, but researchers are working to put science behind that relationship. Here’s what they’ve learned so far.
Read MoreDiagnosing Foot Lameness in Horses: Take a Systematic Approach
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 5, 2019
A systematic approach to examining the equine foot can help veterinarians identify causes of lameness more quickly and accurately.
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