One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that when it comes to hoof balance, there isn't a set definition. This makes it challenging for everyone to achieve a ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe ...

A team of researchers at Michigan State University's (MSU) McPhail Equine Performance Center offers hope to horse owners facing underrun heel and flat-footed woes with a 16-month study examining the ...

I REMEMBER CLEARLY the day my beautiful palomino Lacey refused to let me pick up her left front hoof to be cleaned. The sky was bright blue and I basked under the warmth of last summer’s sun as I tied ...

“OH GEEZE! WHY are my leg muscles and hands so sore?” That’s what I asked myself the other night as I rose from my recliner. Oh yeah, I remember why. I’d been playing the part of a farrier on my ...

“No foot, no horse” is an old saying that is still true. A sound and healthy hoof is crucial to the health and function of the horse. Regular hoof care is one of the most important aspects of keeping ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My horse’s frog has pieces that are just hanging from his hoof. I have had regular farrier visits but this happened about four weeks after the farrier was out. Why does this keep ...

Considering hoof boots for your horses? Our expert guide explains how they work, how to get the fit right and which styles ...

It’s 10 a.m and Simon Edukan, is caressing a pony’s head. He gently makes his way down as part of introducing himself to the animal before moving to lift its left front hoof. Mr Edukan,45, is a ...

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