Horse Hoofwear Innovations
Heather Smith Thomas
March 10, 2021
Today’s hoof protection options include a variety of glue-on shoes, hoof boots, and even orthotics. Learn about the pros and cons of each.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Today’s hoof protection options include a variety of glue-on shoes, hoof boots, and even orthotics. Learn about the pros and cons of each.
Quarter cracks form in response to various hoof imbalances and often require a multimodal approach to resolve.
Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.
Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.
By cutting the DDFT, veterinarians can stop one of the forces that pulls on the coffin bone during laminitis.
A review of research into laminitic pain in horses found veterinarians rely on a multimodal approach for pain management.
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.
Horses require regular hoof care to keep them sound and healthy. Print and use this free form to keep track of your horse’s hoof care records.
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.
Researchers observed horses taking more steps and spending more time in a relaxed position after their hoof care appointments.
These low-profile, easy-to-use hoof boots offer extra protection during mountain trail rides for a horse who otherwise thrives barefoot.
British researchers reviewed more than 150 equine microbiome studies. From colic to laminitis to pregnancy, here’s what they found.
Does your horse have thin soles? Here’s how to manage his feet to help keep him sound.
The horse’s frog is a highly adaptable structure that’s crucial to hoof health. Here’s what you need to know.
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