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Trail Horse Hoof Care
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 15, 2022
Learn about the best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound while traveling the trails.
Read MoreBack to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Jun 1, 2022
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Read MoreStudy: Therapeutic Shoes Might Impair Circulation in Horses’ Feet
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 11, 2022
Researchers reported thermography showed lower temperatures in the heels and toes of horses wearing egg bar shoes or wedge pads; the findings remain inconclusive.
Read MoreThe Barefoot Equine Athlete: Big Shoes To Fill?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 20, 2022
Researchers, veterinarians, and farriers discuss the barefoot sport horse trend.
Read MoreWinter Traction Devices for Horse Hooves
by Les Sellnow | Jan 5, 2022
Snow and ice during winter can cause footing problems for horses, especially those called upon to do something other than loaf in the pasture or paddock.
Read MoreRehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
by Erica Larson | Nov 10, 2021
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems in this article from the November 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreTransitioning a Horse to Barefoot for the Winter
by Chris White, DVM | Oct 13, 2021
Going barefoot can benefit many horses, especially during the cold months when snow can pack onto steel. But pulling shoes requires planning to ensure horses’ continued comfort.
Read MoreFall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 4, 2021
Autumn is the time for preventive horse health care and winterizing equine facilities. Read about eight important tasks to check off your list in this article from the October 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreManaging Low Heels in Performance Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand
by Pat Raia | Aug 18, 2021
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Read MoreShoes For (Equine) Olympic Athletes
by Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) | Aug 4, 2021
Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.
Read MoreHoof Care for EMS Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas | Jun 16, 2021
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.
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