Therapeutic Shoeing Part 1: Foot Fundamentals
Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM
August 18, 2015
Addressing the anatomy, conformation, and biomechanical principles of the equine foot.
Addressing the anatomy, conformation, and biomechanical principles of the equine foot.
Some riders believe shoes help give a dressage horse better gaits; scientists have found that idea to be mostly a myth.
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.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the goings-on of a U.K. vet clinic and its differences from ones stateside.
A veterinarian and farrier addresses the benefits and concerns of wedge pads in shoeing horses with navicular syndrome.
Two equine surgeons shared their thoughts on rotational limb deformities, contracted carpal joints, club feet, and more.
Hoof-related issues are a hot topic in veterinary medicine. Here’s what practitioners discussed at a recent meeting.
Researchers examined the loading rates on a hoof of a galloping horse wearing different aluminum racing shoes.
A club foot can often be corrected with proper and early intervention, especially in young horses.
Of the 1,003 respondents, 402 (40%) said their horses go barefoot on trails.
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes addresses listener questions about using biotin to improve hoof and coat health.
From feeding and training to shoeing and warm-up protocols, learn how to keep your dressage horse fit to perform.
Dr. Earl Gaughan answers a question about how often young horses need hoof care and when or if they need shoes. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Young Horses Q&A audio event.
Navicular disease, or caudal heel pain, can seem devastating when diagnosed, but treatment options exist and many horses can return to athletic work.
To help your Thoroughbred perform to his potential, tailor his hoof care to his specific age, needs, and job.
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
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