Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline
Chris White, DVM
October 1, 2025
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Find out what to expect during an equine soundness examination. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Learn what you should discuss with a horse’s seller before you purchase in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
Maintain an exercise regimen, address your horse’s weight, and explore medication options to help keep your senior horse sound. Three Penn Vet experts explain why.
Two experts explain how you can improve your horse’s joint health through nutrition and how to choose high-quality joint supplements.
Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how veterinarians address them.
What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Learn the early signs of equine arthritis and why prompt veterinary care can help protect your horse’s joints and mobility. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
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