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Why Is the Frog of My Horse’s Foot Falling Off?

Britt Conklin, DVM December 28, 2024

A veterinarian with equine podiatry expertise describes frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.

Back to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA November 19, 2024

Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.

horse hooves growing fast; navicular syndrome; equine evolution

How to Help the Not-So-Ideal Hoof

Stephanie Ruff November 13, 2024

Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.

What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

Chris White, DVM September 10, 2024

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.

A Fresh Look at the Causes of Navicular Disease

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc August 14, 2024

Getting to the root of podotrochlosis is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.

Keeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit

Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR June 19, 2024

Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.

Horses Sans Shoes: The Facts on Bare Feet

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 7, 2024

Find out what researchers are learning about the biomechanics of the barefoot hoof.

The Frustrations of White Line Disease

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 21, 2024

Learn how to detect and manage this insidious hoof infection.

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Fact Sheet: Equine Navicular Syndrome

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 20, 2022

Navicular syndrome, more accurately referred to as podotrochlosis, is a catchall phrase describing chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone and related structures. Sponsored by Dechra.