7 Tips to Horse Hoof Health

…horse’s ailing hooves. Meanwhile, you’re missing out on another weekend of team roping. Could this scenario be avoided? Yes. Organize your approach to horse hoof care, farriers say, and your…

Equine Anatomy – The Hoof

…of hoof wall will be interrupted at that point – damage will be evident as hoof grows out The Hoof Wall – the horny exterior of the hoof – grows…

Controlling Thrush

…49 years, beginning at age 14 on the family ranch in Idaho. She often writes about hoof care and shoeing. Her book, “Understanding Equine Hoof Care,” was published in 2006….

Managing the Changing Needs of Older Horses

…requiring special care. This “special care” runs the gamut from timely dentistry to changed social arrangements, from arthritis medication to altered exercise programs. When you take on the care of…

An Inspiring Recovery from Two Hoof Injuries

…growing hoof and replace the shoe. Finally, in August 2011, he removed the acrylic one last time to reveal a brand new hoof wall and new heel bulbs. The hoof

Why hoof bruises happen

…result may be mild to severe lameness. Most bruises heal on their own as the sole and hoof wall grow out; more extensive injuries may require rest and attentive care….