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Back to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA November 19, 2024

Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.

horse hooves growing fast; navicular syndrome; equine evolution

How to Help the Not-So-Ideal Hoof

Stephanie Ruff November 13, 2024

Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.

Caring for Driving Horses

Sarah Evers Conrad October 29, 2024

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.

Equine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA October 15, 2024

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.

Tips for Returning Horses to Work After Soft-Tissue Injury

11 Equine Lameness Prevention Tips

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA September 18, 2024

Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.

Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline

Chris White, DVM September 16, 2024

How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.

The Challenges of Managing Podotrochlosis in Horses Long-Term

Lucile Vigouroux August 14, 2024

Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.

Horse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand

Pat Raia July 29, 2024

What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.

Equine Ringbone: Process, Progress and Prognosis

Diane E. Rice May 1, 2024

Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.

Are Unshod Dressage Horses at a Competitive Disadvantage?

Can Your Horse Benefit From Being Barefoot?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 10, 2024

Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.

Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS April 3, 2024

Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.

therapeutic shoeing for horses; Communicating With Your Farrier

Rehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves

Erica Larson January 13, 2024

Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.

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Hoof Care for EMS Horses

Heather Smith Thomas January 8, 2024

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.