Which Hoof Product, When’
When it comes to hoof health, remember three things: 1) Involve your farrier; 2) Feed a balanced diet (a hoof supplement is close to ?equine Centrum?); and 3) Rule out…
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Horizontal Hoof Cracks Demystified
…(the junction of the hoof wall and the sole, visible as the narrow, light-colored band on the underside of a freshly trimmed hoof). Such abscesses rupture at the hairline; then…
Get A Handle On Hoof Cracks
…Equine’s Biotin II 22X (800/328-6652), Gateway’s Farrier’s Supplement (800/421-2828), and Vita-Key’s Biotin ZM-80 (800/539-8482). (See July 1999 hoof article.) Debates rage on in hoof-care circles regarding moisture and foot integrity….
Hoof Puncture
…up at all. I grabbed the hoof pick and cleaned his feet one by one. When I got to the third foot, the off-hind, as I drew the hoof pick…
The Hoofjack Holds Up
We tried the Hoofjack, a plastic-based hoof stand to see if it made a difference in both our effort in picking out feet and for our horses’ comfort. The Hoofjack…
When to worry about a hoof crack
Any defect in a hoof wall is cause for concern. The action required, however, depends on the nature of the crack. Here is a list of hoof crack descriptions ranked—generally…
LaminaSaver Lives Up To Its Claims
Treating chronic laminitis basically comes down to aggressive dietary management and perfectionist-level hoof care. Veterinary treatment generally involves prescription medications that control inflammation and pain, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Is Your First Aid Kit Ready?
…Sanitary napkins (can be used in place of gauze pads on top of wounds) Hoof Care Epsom salts Hoof pick Hoof knife Shoe puller Hoof boots Medications Phenylbutazone (bute) Acepromazine…
For the Record: Keeping Medical Records
…If your horse requires only routine work, your records on his hoof care can be minimal-simply note when he is due for a trim or new shoes and the work…
Equine Education Options
…have had great support from local professionals such as vets to cover the health topics, and the Kentucky Horseshoeing School to cover the hoof care topic.” Cal Poly San Luis…