Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, thrush, and more. Read more in The Horse‘s Winter 2024 issue!
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
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.
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Sources reveal what they’ve learned about common hoof conditions such as abscesses and sheared heels.
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
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!
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.
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
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?
A good thrush prevention plan includes proper hoof care, regular exercise, and a clean living environment.
The horse’s frog is a highly adaptable structure that’s crucial to hoof health. Here’s what you need to know.
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
Experts offer tips for mud management on farms and how to keep horses and their hooves healthy when faced with copious wet weather.
The outer hoof’s health affects the bones and soft tissues within, and vice versa.
Researchers found that, of the beddings tested, pine shavings were most effective at inhibiting bacterial growth.
Check all these tasks off your list as you transition your horse into the spring riding season.
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