AskHQ: Peeling frog
Q: My horses frog peeled off. Is this normal? He’s sound and doesn’t seem bothered, but the whole thing just […]
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AskHQ: What is a ‘bullnosed’ hoof?
Q: What is a ‘bullnosed’ hoof? A: A true bullnosed hoof occurs when the dorsal wall of the hoof takes
AskHQ: Breakover
Q: What is the breakover? The breakover is the last phase of the stride and covers the time between the
ASkHQ: Hoof cracks?
Q: What causes a hoof crack? A: Hoof cracks are simply splits in the hoof wall. They are often the
AskHQ: Wider frogs
Q: Why is a wide frog preferred? A: Frogs vary in shape and size, and while many horses with narrow
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
AskHQ: Corns
Q: What are corns? A: The ‘seat of corn’ is the area of sole between the bar and the heel
AskHQ: Photography
Q: My vet has asked for photographs of my horse’s feet, but she has asked me to retake them twice
AskHQ: Nutritional issues OTTB
Q: What nutritional issues should I be aware of in my new OTTB? A: Australian nutritionist Dr Nerida Richards, the
AskHQ: Hoof abscess prevention
Q: What is a hoof abscess? And how can I prevent them in my horse? A: An abscess is simply