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Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet

by Debra Powell, PhD, PAS | Jun 3, 2023

Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay in this article from the Riding Horse 2023 issue of The Horse.

Hoof Care for EMS Horses

by Heather Smith Thomas | Feb 21, 2023

Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.

Winter Horse Hoof Care: It’s a Team Effort

by Lindsay J. Warner | Dec 7, 2022

Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.

Rehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves

by Erica Larson | Nov 23, 2022

Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.

Horse Hoof Care Essentials at Hand

by Pat Raia | Aug 24, 2022

What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.

Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline

by Chris White, DVM | Jul 27, 2022

Learn how farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface in this article from the July 2022 issue of The Horse.

Fact Sheet: Equine Navicular Syndrome

by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jul 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.

What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

by Chris White, DVM | May 18, 2022

How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.

Managing Equine Foot Pain

by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Feb 18, 2022

What can an owner do to control a horse’s foot pain? We turned to two equine veterinarians that spend a lot of time managing horses’ feet to find out.

The Never-Ending Hoof Abscess

by Erica Larson | Feb 16, 2022

Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why are some one-off occurrences while others keep coming back? We consulted two horse hoof experts to answer these questions and more.