Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
If you suspect your horse has a metabolic disease, timely and accurate diagnostic testing is essential to developing a management plan.
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.
Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
No other animal walks on a single digit, or toe, making the equine hoof an exceptional piece of anatomy. Learn more about the inner workings of your horse’s hooves.
Cold weather affects older horses more than it does their younger companions. Learn how to keep your senior comfortable and healthy during cold weather.
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
Learn how to detect and manage this insidious hoof infection.
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?
If your broodmare is overweight and/or has metabolic problems, her foal could be at risk. Here’s how you can keep both horses safe during pregnancy.
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.
New methods might help veterinarians diagnose and treat the painful equine hoof disease laminitis more efficiently.
Explore the causes of the chronic hoof condition navicular disease and find out how you can manage it.
Blood insulin levels can warn of increased risk of laminitis in obese horses and ponies and spur owners to mitigate it.
Hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis has become a great risk for the health and welfare of domestic horses. Although medications for this condition exist, they cannot replace good management.
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