Imbalances in horses’ hind hooves can lead to hock, tendon, ligament, and even lumbar pain; precise radiograph-guided farriery can help.
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
These simple steps can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound. Read more in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2023 issue.
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Researchers found a strong association between hind hoof balance and posture that could affect overall musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
Dr. Scott Fleming discusses how improper palmar angles can cause problems for horses.
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.
Why does a horse’s hooves grow faster than his stablemates’ that are on the same diet and exercise schedule? A veterinarian who’s also a farrier shares his thoughts.
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.
Recognizing and treating club feet in young horses can help them succeed in their intended discipline and, ultimately, prevent lifelong hoof complications.
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.
A systematic approach to examining the equine foot can help veterinarians identify causes of lameness more quickly and accurately.
Researchers recently identified a link between hind-limb lameness and coffin bone angles, which they said has not been previously described in horses.
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