Life After Laminitis
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
June 3, 2020
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
Patrick Reilly, chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Services, describes techniques for trimming navicular syndrome horses to make them more comfortable.
Your horse’s feet are his foundation. What does a healthy hoof look like? Does your horse need shoes, or is he fine barefoot? And what about hoof boots? Learn how to work with your farrier (or trimmer) and veterinarian to ensure your horse’s feet receive the right care.
Why does a horse’s hooves grow faster than his stablemates’ that are on the same diet and exercise schedule? A veterinarian who’s also a farrier shares his thoughts.
Multiple hoof-related factors can affect a horse’s performance—including balance, trim, shoes, pads, support materials, and more. Here’s how farriers can help a horse reach his potential.
Recognizing and treating club feet in young horses can help them succeed in their intended discipline and, ultimately, prevent lifelong hoof complications.
Anecdotally, we know that hoof anatomy influences horse soundness and movement, but researchers are working to put science behind that relationship. Here’s what they’ve learned so far.
A systematic approach to examining the equine foot can help veterinarians identify causes of lameness more quickly and accurately.
Also known as “buttress foot,” this condition primarily affects horses with poor leg conformation in high-impact disciplines. A veterinary podiatry expert explains.
Researchers found that hoof balance changes rapidly during the first few weeks of a foal’s life.
Tim Shannon, CJF, APF, AWCF, and G. Marvin Beeman, DVM, will present on anatomy, form, and function from the perspectives of the farrier and veterinarian.
Having a winter hoof care plan in place ahead of time can help eliminate worries during the deep freeze.
Hoof capsule distortions associated with hoof imbalance typically aren’t severe, they can affect horses’ comfort and be challenging for owners and their farriers to manage.
Dr. Kyla Ortved explains the terminology veterinarians and horse people use to describe navicular syndrome and what it all means.
Laminitis causes crippling lameness associated with intense pain that shortens horses’ athletic careers. Download this fact sheet to learn more about recognizing, treating, and preventing laminitis in horses.
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