A horse that over-reaches grabs the heels of his front feet with the toes of his hind feet. Often, a…
When a horse won’t tolerate having his foot picked up, it’s not some quirky behavioral issue that you should learn…
Q. If I suspect that my horse has a hoof abscess, what first-aid protocol should I follow while waiting for…
If you suspect that laminitis (or founder, as it is known in layman’s terms) is to blame for your horse’s…
Your horse needs regular hoof care and farrier visits for his health and soundness. Read on for all of our…
Riding in the snow can present shoeing challenges. What shoes, if any, you choose for your horse is a decision…
Before choosing a farrier, make sure he or she has the professional knowledge to do the job. Check references, investigate…
According to an IDEXX Laboratories survey of more than 2,000 horse owners and trainers regarding equine lameness, joint pain is…
When veterinarians evaluate horses for lameness, they usually provide the owners with written descriptions of what they observe. For example,…
You’ve decided to let your horse go barefoot but are receiving conflicting advice on how to best manage him.…