Hoof Care Health Center
Featured Articles
The Importance of Picking
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:25
Learn why picking your horse's hoof regularly is important and learn the 3 basic steps necessary to do a thorough cleaning of your horse's hooves using a hoof …
What Kind of Training Does a Farrier Have …
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 16:58
In the USA, most states do not have a licensing program for farriers, so a wide quality gap may occur among practicing farriers in many areas. Other countries …
Horse Hoof Abscesses: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
by Miriam Rieck
April 30, 2017 18:10
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 …
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 …
What should a horse owner know and do to recognize and prevent foot/ …
by Jacob Butler
May 1, 2017 16:17
Hoof abscesses are common, especially in the spring, but once they open and drain, the horse will recover quickly. Be aware of abscess signs and potential foot …
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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