Horse Hoof Capsule Conditions
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
December 1, 2025
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, and thrush.
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, and thrush.
Veterinary technicians help veterinarians provide top-level care to their clients and patients. Learn more about their roles in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
New AAEP field guidelines give veterinarians a diagnostic flowchart for equine respiratory disease to guide sampling and test selection.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
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.
A veterinarian answers a reader’s question on why some horses have runny manure certain times of the year.
Learn why an annual veterinary dental examination is the foundation for good oral hygiene.
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
Learn what a veterinary specialist does and when you might need to contact one.
Use these tips to help your horse not just tolerate farrier visits but also enjoy them.
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.
Dr. Lori Bidwell shares how horse sedation, including Dormosedan Gel, supports safe handling, standing procedures, and stress-free care for horses.
Here’s how equine veterinary clinics institute strict biosecurity measures to contain, prevent, and control disease outbreaks.
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