Hoof-Care Triage
Jennifer O. Bryant
September 22, 2023
Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.
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Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight four of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
Experts describe what’s going on inside hooves of horses with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.
Horses can go lame for a variety of reasons. Here are 4 common causes of lameness and their treatment options. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Learn how to combat hoof issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.
A veterinarian explains the process of using poultice and wrapping a hoof.
Addressing hoof abscesses early can help horses have the best outcome.
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.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why are some one-off occurrences while others keep coming back? We consulted two horse hoof experts to answer these questions and more.
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Our sources reveal what they’ve learned when dealing with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.
Dr. Britt Conklin offers suggestions on how to keep an abscessed hoof clean.
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
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