Physical Exam of the Horse Hoof
Erica Larson
July 21, 2013
Learn about healthy hoof conformation and common, potentially function-affecting abnormalities.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Learn about healthy hoof conformation and common, potentially function-affecting abnormalities.
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
Colonels Smokingun lost his battle with laminitis on July 8.
Paynter, who overcame a serious illness, will return to the races later today in California.
Researchers evaluated shoeing options to optimize hind hoof unrollment (or toe movement through the stride).
Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses–they need good nutrition, housing, farriery, and vet care. However, these tiny equids do require some special considerations, too.
With the EQStable app owners can centralize pertinent horse health information on their phone.
One veterinarian outlines several common questions about the barefoot concept and shares her thoughts on each.
Far too often when discussing a horse’s foot, we use the word “normal” as a reference point to determine its state of health. But what is the “normal” we are comparing it to?
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
Dr. Scott Palmer describes some common racehorse shoeing techniques.
The presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.
One veterinarian describes what the corium can tell us about a laminitic horse’s chances of recovery.
One vet encouraged practitioners and farriers to take a biomechanical approach to treating some foot problems.
What is the most important risk factor that make some horses more prone to laminitis than others?
Learn about club feet, localizing pain, hoof biomechanics, and the role radiographs play in farriery.
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