Q: My young Thoroughbred came off the track at the end of last year. He often trips during schooling and I'm just wondering what might be causing this? He has quite flat feet. Asked by Bianca de Silva A: When horses are tripping, it is important to first rule out any injuries, neurological problems, lameness issues and…
Flat feet can be rehabilitated with corrective farrier work. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]lat-footedness is a common problem that several horse owners and farriers face, and it is especially prominent in Thoroughbreds. Flat feet develop as a result of genetics, conformation faults, poor physical conditions, lack of hoof care or early shoeing, as is the case for most Thoroughbreds. Long…
