Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Research shows slight shifts in the horse’s intestinal microbiome can have far-reaching effects.
Find out what researchers are learning about the biomechanics of the barefoot hoof.
One veterinarian explains how to manage horse hoof puncture wounds and ensure they heal properly.
Learning to read a horse’s facial expressions and postures at rest and under saddle can help you become more sensitive to detecting pain in horses.
Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.
Learn about this common hoof condition from farriers and horse owners who have managed it. Read more in The Horse‘s Preventive Care 2024 issue!
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
If you suspect your horse has a metabolic disease, timely and accurate diagnostic testing is essential to developing a management plan.
Grass sugar content fluctuates with the time of day, season, and weather. Timing turnout for horses with EMS, IR, or a history of laminitis can help prevent problems.
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.
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.
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
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