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Rehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves

Erica Larson January 7, 2025

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

Built to Last: Ideal Equine Conformation

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 5, 2025

Assessing a horse’s limbs, feet, and body can help you and your veterinarian identify anatomical traits that could end up being performance-affecting liabilities.

Why Is the Frog of My Horse’s Foot Falling Off?

Britt Conklin, DVM December 28, 2024

A veterinarian with equine podiatry expertise describes frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.

Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses

Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD December 24, 2024

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

Laminitic horse hoof with growth rings; laminitis

Hoof Care for EMS Horses

Heather Smith Thomas December 22, 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.

ess symposium; Spring Calories Count for Horses

Managing Laminitis: The Horse Owner’s Role

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 18, 2024

Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.

Feeding Horses With Special Needs

Lucile Vigouroux December 13, 2024

Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses that have 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.

Horse Hoof Capsule Conditions

Lucile Vigouroux December 4, 2024

Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, thrush, and more. Read more in The Horse‘s Winter 2024 issue!

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.

New Drug Could Benefit Laminitic Horses

Haylie Kerstetter November 6, 2024

Scientists believe a new drug, methylated tirilazad, could be an option for treating laminitis in horses, noting additional research is needed.

Managing the Hard-Keeping PPID Horse

Madeline Boast, MSc November 4, 2024

Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.

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.