Delaying treatment, letting horses get overweight, and other common mistakes can contribute to arthritis progression and affect comfort and performance over time.
Imbalances in horses’ hind hooves can lead to hock, tendon, ligament, and even lumbar pain; precise radiograph-guided farriery can help.
Learn how hoof care and shoeing can affect a horse’s joint health in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect the hoof and a horse’s gait.
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, and thrush.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
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.
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