Hoof Angles’ Impact on Lameness Examined
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 6, 2013
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.
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