Heel First
What some brush off as minor mood swings, laziness, or “just too tired to move” could be clear indications that your horse is unbalanced in the hoo...
Thrush, White Line and More
Thrush, White Line Disease and Yeast are an ongoing issue in areas that are warm and wet much of the time. These hoof conditions CAN be prevented w...
Booting to Assist Soft Tissue Rehabilitation
Because Rudy needed something on his feet to absorb concussion and allow his suspensory ligament to heal, he began to wear his Scoot twenty-four ho...
How Hoof Health Affects Arthritis of the Joints
Did you know that the horse's hoof health can directly impact the health of the horse's joints throughout his body?
The Complete Guide to Uncomplicated Abscess Care
Summer is here in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere! And even though most northerners are enjoying sunny days and a war...
The Flat Footed Horse
What is considered to be a "Flat Footed Horse"? Well, anatomically, the hoof capsule should be a "cozie" for the foot, the P3, inside the capsule. ...
8 Natural Pain Relievers for Hooves
We hope you enjoy this weeks' blog from Gwen. You may be interested in these alternate views on treating laminitis. These ideas are quite different...
Filtering Water Can Stop OnGoing Hoof Issues
Does your horse have hoof issues? Does your horse have skin issues? Does your horse have weight issues? Does your horse have issues shedding a wint...
Teeth 'n' Hooves
This past week I was privileged to be able to observe some HUGE differences in the movement of a horse and his body positioning after having his te...
Understanding the Equine Foot - The Final Video of this Series
"Recognizing hoof distortions in laminitis and founder. Learn how to recognize the _signs_ long before your horse goes completely lame. Understandi...
The Black Plague - How to Treat Thrush in Horses’ Hooves
You’ll probably smell it before you see it. That overpowering aroma of noxious rotting cheese that is the unmistakable signature of thrush in your ...
ABSCESS!! Wretched things!
*sigh* ... OK, so you called your horse in for breakfast or you're turning him out for the day and notice that he's dead lame on one hoof all of a ...