A veterinarian describes when sedation might be necessary for your horse’s farrier visit, common sedatives for farrier work, and safety considerations.
Your farrier plays an important part in your horse’s hoof health. Remembering a few simple things can help the appointment run smoothly.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
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.
Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.
Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.
What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
Find out what researchers are learning about the biomechanics of the barefoot hoof.
A horse owner wonders if a farrier moving from barn to barn during the day could spread equine diseases.
Keep your horse sound and moving safely this winter with these smart hoof care practices.
Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.
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 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.
Dr. Scott Morrison describes the issues low heels can cause and the mechanical tools farriers and veterinarians can use to address them.
Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.
A journeyman farrier shares his insight into fungal foot infections that can compromise hoof health and cause lameness.
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