Hoof Care Health Center
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Horse Hoof Care Performed by the Farrier
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:16
All horses require periodic hoof care. Here are the 6 foot care activities better left to a professional farrier …
My horse has a club foot. Can it be treated …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 14:22
Club feet result from genetic and environmental conditions. When noticed and treated early, the farrier or veterinarian can greatly improve the prospect of …
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 …
How do you shoe a horse with crooked legs …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 15:55
No horse is perfect, but some horses have legs that require extra care due to an angular deformity. This article discusses the best practices for the farrier …
Between Farrier Visits – Your Role in the Hoof-Care Team
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 27, 2020 18:38
Regular grooming is good for your horse's hair coat, and regular hoof care is good for his feet …
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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