Hoof Care Health Center
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Treating Quarter Cracks
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:28
Learn what causes quarter cracks in your horse's hooves and the 7 steps necessary to repair an infected quarter crack, and why prompt services of a farrier are …
Scheduling the Farrier
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 16:00
Learn how to make sure you and the farrier you hire are on the same page when it comes to emergencies and regular hoof care for your horse …
Farrier's Prices
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 16:48
Although no general article can address the costs of a farrier in a particular area, learn about the value of a farrier's services and the support a competent …
How do I help my horse's dry, cracked feet …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 15:17
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 …
Trimming vs Shoeing - Best Case Scenarios and Limitations From a …
by Jacob Butler
May 1, 2017 18:03
If we use our common sense (horse sense) we will see when horses need to be shod and when they only need to be trimmed. Every horse has different needs …
hoof care
/ho͝of,ho͞of ker/
noun
- the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of the horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, especially a horse.
- to shoe or not to shoe, that is the question.
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