Hoof Care Health Center
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A Farrier's Work is Never Done
by Flossie Sellers
April 28, 2017 15:08
Learn why a trained, experienced farrier is able to meet any hoof-related problems of a horse head-on and should be part of the equation when it comes to the …
What are dropped soles and can they be fixed …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 14:10
Big horses, small feet. An increasingly problem with horses that are not bred for good foot health. Dropped soles can result. Here is an expert farriers view on …
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 …
Pros and Cons: Are Horse Shoes Necessary for Hoof Health …
by EquiMed Staff
May 1, 2017 18:21
Some horse professionals and owners think of horseshoes as a necessary evil brought on by circumstances that limit the horse's natural exercise and other …
Hoof Care: Importance of Proper Trimming and Shoeing Intervals
by Heather Smith Thomas
August 17, 2019 15:10
Keeping track of hoof health and growth helps prevent problems and also alerts you when the farrier needs to see the horse before the next scheduled visit …
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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