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.
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.
Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.
Cadaver hoof study confirms expectation that heart-bar shoes can reduce coffin bone motion in horses with laminitis.
These tips can provide an interim solution to dealing with a loose shoe while you wait for the farrier.
Learn about the best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound while traveling the trails.
Researchers reported thermography showed lower temperatures in the heels and toes of horses wearing egg bar shoes or wedge pads; the findings remain inconclusive.
Researchers, veterinarians, and farriers discuss the barefoot sport horse trend.
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.
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.
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.
Today’s hoof protection options include a variety of glue-on shoes, hoof boots, and even orthotics. Learn about the pros and cons of each.
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