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Winter Horse Hoof Care; The Farrier's Role in Horse Hoof Care

Winter Horse Hoof Care: It’s a Team Effort

Lindsay J. Warner December 20, 2023

Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.

managing horse hoof balance and capsule distortion; Hooves Helping Joints

How Healthy Horse Hooves Help Arthritic Joints

Nancy S. Loving, DVM October 13, 2023

Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.

therapeutic shoeing for horses; Communicating With Your Farrier

Researchers Compare Therapeutic Shoes for Horses with Laminitis

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 10, 2023

Cadaver hoof study confirms expectation that heart-bar shoes can reduce coffin bone motion in horses with laminitis.

Fall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care

Nancy S. Loving, DVM October 9, 2022

8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.

What to Do When Your Horse’s Shoe is Loose

Equus August 28, 2022

These tips can provide an interim solution to dealing with a loose shoe while you wait for the farrier.

Trail Horse Hoof Care

Diane E. Rice June 15, 2022

Learn about the best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound while traveling the trails.

A thermographic image of the front limbs before and after shoeing with egg bar shoes shows the limb was cooler post-shoeing.

Study: Therapeutic Shoes Might Impair Circulation in Horses’ Feet

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.

The Barefoot Equine Athlete: Big Shoes To Fill?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 20, 2022

Researchers, veterinarians, and farriers discuss the barefoot sport horse trend.

Winter Horse Hoof Care Tips; Winter Hoof Care: It's a Team Effort

Winter Traction Devices for Horse Hooves

Les Sellnow January 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.

Transitioning a Horse to Barefoot for the Winter

Chris White, DVM October 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.