Winter Hoof Hazards
…proper hoof balance. Thrush: When nasty weather keeps horses standing in stalls or stagnant mud, this smelly hoof infection can set in quickly. Be vigilant in both stall cleaning and…
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Manage your horse to live longer
…encompass everything it takes to keep a horse healthy, but preventive care and vigilance in these areas pay the high-est dividends in terms of longevity down the line. CARE FOR…
Every Equine First-Aid Kit Needs Hoof Wraps
…to be a support system that is basically a hoof around the hoof. The ETSS has been used for laminits, after hoof-wall resections, while growing out flared walls, cracks, the…
How to Use a Horse Hoof Supplement
…determine the proper dosage. Fran Jurga is editor and publisher of the Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Hoofcare & Lameness: The Journal of Equine Foot Science, and writes the informational Hoof Blog, www.hoofcare.blogspot.com…
Senior Horse Care Checklist
Older equines need all the same basic care other horses do, including regular vaccinations and deworming, plus routine hoof care….
United Vet Has The Good-Hoof Recipe
…inflammatory debris that were degrading the hoof. Treatment consists of a program using a topical hoof antiseptic. Note: Wet pastures and/or urine pooling in stalls will increase the likelihood of…
Success with Hoof Boots
…and freely. | Photo courtesy of?Cavallo Fran Jurga is editor and publisher of the Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Hoofcare & Lameness: The Journal of Equine Foot Science, and its informational website, www.hoofcare.com….
Year-Round Health Plan for Your Horse
…and behavior problems if bit pressure causes pain. Hoof Care The horse’s hoof is a specialized “fingernail” and needs to be kept trimmed to function properly. The hoof wall, sole,…
Help Your Horse Age Gracefully
…to dental care. Provide regular hoof care, and deworm and vaccinate as recommended by your vet. Maintain a regular exercise program as befits your senior’s soundness and condition. The Essentials…
Care and Feeding of Aging Horses
…comfortable and active. This includes veterinary care, proper exercise and other management precautions depending on the age, physical condition and health of senior horses. Veterinary Care Your veterinarian knows about…