Equine Hoof Care Teams at Work
Corie Traylor
May 27, 2026
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
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A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
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Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.
Explore the causes of the chronic hoof condition navicular disease and find out how you can manage it.
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A veterinarian describes what causes podotrochlosis and how practitioners diagnose and manage it.
Navicular syndrome, more accurately referred to as podotrochlosis, is a catchall phrase describing chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone and related structures. Sponsored by Dechra.
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