Hoof Problems
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Focus on Forage for Successful Recovery From Laminitis
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jun 20, 2022
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
Read MoreStudy: Laminitis Might Affect Younger, Less Overfed Donkeys
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 15, 2022
Researchers assessed laminitis risks in a population of 707 donkeys and found they differ significantly from those of horses and ponies.
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 MoreFeeding Horses With Special Needs
by Lucile Vigouroux | May 23, 2022
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more, in the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreWhat’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?
by Chris White, DVM | May 18, 2022
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
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 MoreMaintain Hoof Health by Avoiding Frequent Wet-Dry Cycles
by Heather Smith Thomas | May 3, 2022
Mud isn’t the only moisture-related enemy of hoof health—consider dewy pastures and frequent bathing, as well.
Read MoreHorse Grazing Muzzle FAQs
by Erica Larson | May 2, 2022
Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don’t? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here’s what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.
Read MoreDon’t Gamble With Green Grass
by Corie Traylor | Apr 27, 2022
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis, a painful, life-altering hoof disease that can be fatal in severe cases. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.
Read MorePreventing Thrush in Horses
by Raul Bras, DVM, CJF | Apr 13, 2022
My horse’s frog was soft and the part toward the heel was white like the stomach of a dead frog. How do I treat this and keep my horse’s feet dry?
Read MoreFighting Foot Funk
by Heather Smith Thomas | Mar 16, 2022
Learn how to combat foot issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreSmall But Mighty: Caring for Ponies
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 15, 2022
Learn what makes managing ponies special—from their critical need for nutritional supervision to their often feisty personalities.
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