Hoof Care Health Center
Featured Articles
Does My Horse Need Shoes …
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:33
Learn about the 5 factors that you should use in determining whether or not to shoe your horse, and the importance of working with your veterinarian and farrier …
Ten Tips for Better Horse Hoof Health
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:12
10 things you can do to improve your horse's health. This article will help you develop the skills to maintain your horse's feet with occasional support by a …
Hoof Growth - What Helps and What Hurts
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 30, 2017 17:49
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 …
Hoof Care
How do I identify hoof cracks and what is the best way to care for …
Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
How do I identify hoof cracks and what is the best way to care for …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
July 20, 2020 18:41
Each crack in a horse's hoof is individual and the results or repairing and stabilizing the hoof crack depend upon the type, location and treatment …
When Does A Horse Need Shoes …
by Pete Butler
September 26, 2018 09:06
Most horses can get by without wearing shoes. This article discusses five scenarios when a horse will be more comfortable and better performing when wearing …
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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Video of donkey hoof trimming.
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