WHAT ARE CONTRACTED HEELS?

Contracted heels are one of the most common problems encountered by farriers today. In fact, many of us are so used to seeing contracted heels that we don't even consider them abnormal. Heels can become contracted for a number of reasons, with the most common being that the toes have been allowed to grow too long. When…

BylizzieMay 17, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: WIDER FROGS

Q: Why is a wide frog preferred? A: Frogs vary in shape and size, and while many horses with narrow frogs, can remain perfectly sound throughout their lives, a food with a wider, thicker frog is generally preferred. This is because in these instances the frog will be able to provide better support to the back of…

BylizzieApril 18, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS PEDAL OSTEITIS?

Q: What is pedal osteitis? A: Pedal osteitis describes inflammatory changes in the pedal bone (P3), otherwise known as the coffin bone, of the foot. It can be seen on X-Ray with changes to the surface and borders or P3. Areas of new bone formation or of bone loss (lysis) may be seen on the bone, particularly…

BylizzieApril 17, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS LOCATION

Q: How do you locate an abscess in a hoof? A: A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent fluid (pus) within the horse's hoof. The pus is produced as a reaction by the horse's body to infection. A hoof abscess generally causes sudden-onset, severe lameness. Despite the dramatic onset and severity of the lameness…

BylizzieOctober 4, 20190Comments

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PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

If a sharp object penetrates a horse’s foot, it can damage the sensitive tissues and deeper structures underneath Puncture wounds of the equine foot are common and can be very serious. The most common objects that penetrate horses’ feet are nails and screws, but other sharp objects such as pieces of farm implements can sometimes cause…

BylizzieFebruary 6, 20180Comments

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Arena surface construction and maintenance

Can arena surface affect the biomechanics of your horse's legs? [dropcap]P[/dropcap]rofessionals are all choosing to install or only work over synthetic mix surfaces – but do these arenas actually make a difference to the horse and your schooling? This month, HQ talks to Peter Morrison, who heads Martin Collins South Africa – equine facility specialists –…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20160Comments

WHAT ARE CONTRACTED HEELS?

ASKHQ: WIDER FROGS

ASKHQ: WHAT IS PEDAL OSTEITIS?

ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS LOCATION

PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

Arena surface construction and maintenance

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