Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Proper shoeing aligns with a horse’s conformation and job, enhancing natural abilities with minimal interference.
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect hooves in The Horse‘s 2024 Research Roundup issue.
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
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.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.
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