Hoof Growth and Compression: Shoeing Considerations
Research has provided farriers with a better understanding of how weight-bearing and loading affect hoof wall growth.
Coverage from the 2017 International Hoof Care Summit held January 24-27 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Research has provided farriers with a better understanding of how weight-bearing and loading affect hoof wall growth.
The hoof is a dynamic structure that undergoes continuous changes throughout a horses’ lifetime.
Horses with asymmetric feet have altered loading patterns, which could lead to lameness and possibly early retirement.
Underrun heels can contribute to problems such as chronic heel pain, bruising, lameness, reduced performance, and more.
Learn about what’s cutting-edge in the world of equine hoof care from our 2017 International Hoof Care Summit coverage.
A farrier shares ways he addresses issues in the caudal aspect of the horse’s foot.
Researchers looked at how four trimming models impact hoof form and structure.
Farriers need to observe a horse thoroughly, head to tail, to determine how to best trim and shoe him.
A roundtable at the International Hoof Care Summit covered shoe wear and what it indicates about the horse.
What do a dish, a crack, a flare, and a sheared heel have in common? All are hoof distortions.
Find out why understanding hoof biomechanics is important when making trimming and shoeing decisions for your horse.
Learn about the intricacies of treating and shoeing horses with white line disease.
Researching wild and feral horse hooves helps us better understand domestic horse hoof health.
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