Barefoot Horses Work For Pete Ramey

…rehabilitation of hoof problems’ It’s no contest. Hoof problems can be fixed better and more completely without the steel. What does it mean to ”read” the hoof to determine what…

Barefoot or Shod?

…a stock of hoof boots and/or glue-on options to be able to fit the horse immediately when the shoes are pulled. Contact the American Hoof Association (AHA), Pacific Hoof Care

Strategies for ‘Going Bare’

…the American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners) also certifies natural-hoof-care professionals.  If you can’t find anyone in your area through these groups, Ramey suggests you recruit your local farrier…

A Lesson In Hoof Care

…shelly hooves and difficult hoof problems. The chronic under-run left front heel was thought to be a default from birth. This owner used countless hoof supplements and topical dressings over…

Hoof Cracks Need Immediate Attention

…skin) to medium (sole and frog) to hard (hoof wall).Keratin in the hoof wall is arranged into tubules, which are straw-like structures running parallel to the hoof wall. The space…

Life after Equine Laminitis

…through the sole of the hoof. This change in the hoof anatomy, commonly known as founder, can be devastating. Intensive hoof care, however, can help mitigate the pain associated with…

Game Plan For Problem Hooves

hoof care: Avoid: • Rasping the hoof wall to remove ridges and make it “look pretty.” Some rasping is necessary, but it removes the natural waxy covering on the hoof,…

Keratex And Tuff Stuff Are Hoof Helpers

…candidates for hoof sealants/strengtheners, if correcting the other risk factors doesn’t work. If fixable problems related to insufficient hoof care or nutrition are found, the hardeners or sealants may be…

Seven Secrets to Hoof Health

…risk removing a chunk of hoof wall or bruising his hoof. Invest in form-fitting hoof boots, such as Easyboots or Boa Horse Boots (www.easycareinc.com), in case your horse loses a…