Hoof Management

Veterinarian examining horse leg tendons. Selective focus on hoof
Horse Hoof Anatomy
It's important to understand your horse's hoof anatomy so you can communicate clearly with your veterinarian and farrier.
Horse hoof washing with water outdoors. Horse wet legs standing on nature background
Nutrition and the Horse's Hoof Wall
Learn more about the relationship between horse hoof health and proper nutrition.
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Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency.
hoof care—chronic laminitic foot Dr. Carlos Carvajal
My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Hoof Care
Learn more about senior horse hoof care from Dr. Carlos Carvajal, who offers information in English and Spanish.
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8 Health Issues for Horses in Summer
In this article, we cover 8 health concerns that your equids might face. These include anhidrosis, bruised hooves, conjunctivitis, dehydration, insect bite hypersensitivity, heat stress, photosensitization,...
thrush treatment
How to Recognize and Treat Thrush Video
Thrush is a common hoof issue in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, thrush can occur in horses living in pristine environments.
how to remove a loose shoe video
How to Remove a Horse's Loose Shoe Video
In this short video, Sina Parsaye, DVM, of Parsaye Veterinary Services in Colorado, gives us a step-by-step visual of how to re-clinch or remove a loose shoe.
how to wrap a horse's hoof video
How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof Video
Owners often have to learn how to wrap a horse's hoof. This can be due to the horse having an abscess or injury to any area of the hoof. The wrap can help support the injury site and keep medication in...
weight loss horse open mouth showing teeth
My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 2
Learn more about managing senior equids who struggle to maintain weight, whether they are pasture pets or competitors.
apply poultice on horse hoof
How to Apply a Poultice to a Horse's Hoof Video
This step-by-step video can help you learn to apply a poultice to your horse's hoof.
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