For horse owners in colder locales, keeping horses safe while snow and ice blanket the ground can be a tricky situation. Whether you ride outside year-round or you just want to make sure your horses can be turned out...
It’s rampant and insidious, and sometimes invisible. It can destroy a hoof from the inside out, causing a horse to become inexplicably lame.This treacherous villain is thrush, a combination of bacteria and fungi that feeds on your horse’s frogs,...
There’s no question—you’ve put a lot of time into your horsey homework. You’ve selected the proper grooming tools, studied appropriate feeding schedules, and spent hours researching vaccinations and deworming programs—all with the purpose of giving your horse a healthy...
How many times has your evening ride been postponed due to a lost shoe? Before you get angry with your farrier, check out these common misconceptions behind the infamous lost shoe.
My farrier didn’t do a good job and...
Q: I have a 22-year-old Quarter Horse that recently experienced his first bout of laminitis. What are some key diet points to consider as he recovers from this episode and prevent relapses?A: First of all, I’m sorry to hear...
Humans have been nailing shoes to the bottom of horses’ hooves for centuries. In Europe, cast bronze shoes were common by about 1000 AD.While barefoot is the most natural condition and is recommended whenever possible, horses often need the...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg explains how to treat white line disease. This fungal infection can cause serious problems if left unchecked. Contact your vet or farrier immediately if you notice...
Q: My 5-year-old gelding recently came up lame, and the vet diagnosed him with a bone cyst in the right front foot, between his navicular and coffin bones. He has only been in regular work (including jumping) for the...
Regular hoof care is an important part of the health care routine for all horses, starting when they are young foals.
If at all possible, begin handling the foal from the day he is born. From then on, make it...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg shows how thrush affects the equine hoof, how it can cause secondary problems, and how to avoid it.https://youtu.be/ctXDA-2c0r8Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg is a technical specialist...
