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Winter Horse Hoof Care: It’s a Team Effort
by Lindsay J. Warner | Dec 7, 2022
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.
Read MoreRehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
by Erica Larson | Nov 23, 2022
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Read MoreEquine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Oct 14, 2022
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.
Read MoreFall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 9, 2022
8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Horse’s Shoe is Loose
by Equus | Aug 28, 2022
These tips can provide an interim solution to dealing with a loose shoe while you wait for the farrier.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand
by Pat Raia | Aug 24, 2022
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Read MoreShoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline
by Chris White, DVM | Jul 27, 2022
Learn how farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface in this article from the July 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreTrail 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.
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