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…
…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…
…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…
…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….
…soundness after laminitis is a long-term commitment to care. It will take at least one complete hoof growth cycle to realign the coffin bone. During this time, hoof care must…
…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…
…the coffin bone and transferring it out to the hoof wall. The bond is also dynamic; as the hoof wall grows, epithelial cells periodically release their grip and migrate down,…
…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…
…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….
…matter. The intricate structure of the hoof-wall protein (keratin) combines with various waxes and oils in the hoof. A healthy hoof will naturally seal in the moisture it needs and…
It’s easy to take healthy hooves for granted. For most of us, hoof care means calling the farrier out every six weeks or so, along with an occasional once over…