Learn about the pros (and potential cons) of these medications approved to help horses with navicular syndrome and other musculoskeletal disorders in this free fact sheet.
Laminitic horses try to keep off their painful toes as much as possible. But as a new biomechanics study shows, they can’t—at least not all the time.
A journeyman farrier shares his insight into fungal foot infections that can compromise hoof health and cause lameness.
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
British researchers reviewed more than 150 equine microbiome studies. From colic to laminitis to pregnancy, here’s what they found.
The horse’s frog is a highly adaptable structure that’s crucial to hoof health. Here’s what you need to know.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs serve an important role in managing equine pain and inflammation, but sometimes they can do more harm than good.
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
A lot of people use the words laminitis and founder interchangeably. Are these two conditions the same thing?
A nearly lost shoe should stop a rider cold because it can expose horses to foot injuries ranging from nail punctures to sole bruising. Having the right tools and knowing how to use them can help you remove a shoe safely when a farrier isn’t available.
Proper hoof care, diet, and environment are key to curbing this aggressive fungal infection.
Whether big or small, these hoof wall imperfections require prompt repair and stabilization.
Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy.
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.
A psychologist documented and assessed a holistic farrier’s complex communication skills while handling a laminitis case.
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