Hoof Care

Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot

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Thwarting Thrush

Thwarting Thrush

Thrush can cause serious and sometimes permanent lameness if not treated promptly and properly.

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Wedge Pads and Navicular Horses

A veterinarian and farrier addresses the benefits and concerns of wedge pads in shoeing horses with navicular syndrome.

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The Trouble With “Evidence”

There are countless hoof products and practices—both verifiable and unverifiable—out there that the author says have become more popular due to salesmanship rather than evidence.

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