hoof

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 12) FEET

Hooves can be great indicators of overall hoof health. Poor quality horn in the feet can be suggestive of nutritional…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: HOOF CRACKS

Q: How can I prevent hoof cracks? A: There are several different types of hoof crack. Sand cracks are due…

7 years ago

THE HOOF ABSCESS EXPLAINED

Understanding one of the most common causes of lameness A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent fluid (pus)…

8 years ago

BURNING UP?

Skin and coat care for your horse in summer Text by Mandy Schroder We all love to have sleek, shiny…

8 years ago

PENETRATING WOUNDS OF THE FOOT

Puncture wounds of the equine foot are common and can be very serious. The most common objects that penetrate horses’…

9 years ago

Flat feet

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]lat-footedness is a common problem that several horse owners and farriers face, and it is especially prominent in Thoroughbreds. Flat…

9 years ago

Boots: best foot forward

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e are spoilt for choice when it comes to boots, and these days boots are even more innovative and technologically…

10 years ago

Feeding the retired Thoroughbred

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]rave, talented, versatile ... off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) make fantastic sport and leisure horses who can easily be retrained into a…

10 years ago