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Handling Hooves Safely

Picking out hooves the right way: 1. Safety rule 1 is "No surprises." Make sure your horse knows you're there -- approach so he can see you (I usually come in...

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Keratex Will Definitely Harden Hooves

[/caption] Hoof sealers and hardeners are "heavy guns" and need to be used sensibly. You need to address the problem at hand and be sure not to go overboard with a product...

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Equine Slipper Medicates and Protects Horse Hooves

It won't keep a pony's toes warm on a cold morning, but Bluegrass Equine Products' multipurpose Deluxe Equine Slipper is designed to help...

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Help Your Horse Grow Stronger Hooves

[/caption] Your farrier has done an excellent job of fortifying your horse’s weak, shelly hooves, but what happens to them between farrier visits can go a long way toward preserving their...

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How to Clean a Horse's Hooves

Cleaning your horse's hooves regularly will give you a chance to monitor the health of the foot, check the shoes and remove any sharp objects that may be lodged in...

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How to Prevent Chipped Horse Hooves

Study Nutrients Protein is by far the most abundant nutrient in feet. More than 90 percent of the hoof wall is protein. Protein deficiency can compromise hoof quality, but more likely...

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Caring for your Horse's Hooves in Winter

For most of us, “winter care” means blanketing our horses, increasing their hay rations and adjusting their turnout schedules. What may not leap immediately to mind, however, is hoof care. Yet cold weather takes...

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Learn To "Read" Your Horse's Hooves

Those lines, divots and discolorations in the soles of your horse’s bare feet, as well as the chips, cracks and rings in his hoof wall, contain a wealth of information....

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Pick Up Artist: Teaching a Horse to Lift his Hooves

[/caption] A horse who refuses to pick up his hoof at your request is the picture of obstinacy. And an owner pulling and pushing to try to lift the immobile limb is...

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Natural Horsemanship Helps Damaged Hooves and Stiff Muscles in Your Horse

Natural horsemanship for horses can relieve stiff muscles and aid damaged hooves. Massage and other natural horsemanship works to tone back muscles and loosen stiff shoulders in your horse. To learn...

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