Managing Equine Caudal Hoof Problems
Sarah Evers Conrad
March 9, 2017
A farrier shares ways he addresses issues in the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot.
A farrier shares ways he addresses issues in the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot.
Researchers looked at how four trimming models impact hoof form and structure.
A farrier explains what a “normal” horse hoof is supposed to look like and how it affects shoeing.
Horses fitted with hoof boots had longer hoof contact time with the ground than barefoot horses, researchers found.
The long-toed, low-heeled hoof is a common and difficult-to-manage hoof abnormality. Here’s what you should know.
Don’t put your horse at risk for developing problems such as thrush and abscesses. Here’s how to prevent these issues.
Would a horse with long-toed, low-heeled conformation benefit from allowing their hooves to grow out naturally?
The foundation is supporting projects on EMS, juvenile idiopathic epilepsy, and hoof imbalance and lameness.
Learn about common foot pathologies and corrective-shoeing options, from bar shoes to wooden clogs.
Addressing the anatomy, conformation, and biomechanical principles of the equine foot.
Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.
Hoof-related issues are a hot topic in veterinary medicine. Here’s what practitioners discussed at a recent meeting.
Learn about healthy hoof conformation and common, potentially function-affecting abnormalities.
One veterinarian outlines several common questions about the barefoot concept and shares her thoughts on each.
A specific trimming technique increased the hoof’s weight-bearing area and increased the heel angle.
Study examines changes in toe angle and proximal hoof circumference without shoes.
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