Horse Hoof Care Health Center
Finding a Farrier
- All horses require periodic hoof care, but finding a good and reliable farrier requires care.
- Learn how to find a farrier, and how to keep the farrier working optimally for you and your horse.
- Written by EquiMed Staff members, and reviewed by certified journeyman farrier Danver Childs.
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Horse Hoof Abscesses: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
By Miriam Rieck
You go to feed your horse and he is standing in the far corner of the paddock. You notice a very pronounced limp as he walks to his feeder. Did he break a bone, pull a ligament or suffer a sprain? Nope - he has a hoof abscess.Equine hoof care health center
Horse Hoof Trimmings - A Suitable Dog Treat?
Dogs love eating horse hoof trimmings. Many horse owners grab fresh hoof trimmings and offer them as treats for their dogs. Is this practice safe? If you do offer hoof trimmings for your dogs enjoyment, you should read this article to learn how to avoid potential illness in your dog.Equine hoof care health center
Hoof Growth - What Helps and What Hurts
Hoof growth is a function of genetics, activity level, footing type and more. Many horses today suffer from a lack of hoof growth. What can you do? Dr. Deb Eldredge offers this advice.Equine hoof care health center
How do I help my horse's dry, cracked feet?
By Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
Hoof quality may relate more the the hoof's ability to regulate the moisture content than anything else. Our expert farrier, Doug Butler, gives you the facts on maintainig horse hoof quality through moisture management.Equine hoof care health center
Horse Hoof Diseases and Conditons
Top-10 hoof diseases and conditions that you should understand. The more you know about hoof diseases and conditions, the better you can care for your horse's feet.
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