Hoof Care
The Fundamentals of Farriery Manners
It’s never too late to teach your horse to be more at ease with having his hooves handled.
What to do about a loose shoe
Schedule a visit with your farrier as soon as you notice a loose shoe. But in the meantime, you’ll want to take steps to either keep it in place or remove it.
Q&A: A rash of hoof abscesses
A variety of factors can contribute to the formation of hoof abscesses.
Winter Hoof Hazards
Make sure to take care of your horse's hooves this winter
Is it a hoof abscess?
Before you assume your lame horse has an abscess, run through a few simple tests.
Manage Your Horse for Stronger Hooves
Each day brings another opportunity to help your horse grow better feet. Here’s a simple hoof building strategy you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.
What To Do When You Find a Lost Shoe
If you find a shoe in the field, track down the horse it came from and do a quick assessment for any damage.
Help Your Horse Grow Stronger Hooves
How you manage your horse on a daily basis can influence the strength of his hooves. Try these tips for building better hooves.
Experts Tackle Equine Laminitis at Research Workshop
March 30, 2010 -- Nearly 50 researchers and laminitis experts attended the 2nd AAEP Foundation Equine Laminitis Research Workshop in West Palm Beach, Fla. to prioritize future laminitis research needs.
The Facts About Chronic Laminitis
How to recognize and treat chronic laminitis, a frustrating and potentially devastating hoof condition.
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Help for a Hoof Abscess
How long should it take a hoof abscess to heal? Dr. Joyce Harman offers advice to a Standardbred gelding's owner in EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.
Polyurethane Horseshoes: Shoes of the Future?
Researchers study the shock-absorbing capabilities of polyurethane horseshoes. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
Say Thanks To Your Farrier in July
May 2, 2008 -- The 2008 National Farriers Week, July 6-12, represents a special time to thank the footcare professionals who help keep your horses healthy and functional.
No More Lost Horseshoes
What keeps horseshoes on, what makes them lose their grip and how to ensure that your horse's footwear stays where it belongs. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
The Basics of Hot Shoeing
In some cases it's best to fit a horse with shoes fresh off a forge. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine.
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Hoof Size
Will letting a horse go barefoot increase the size of his hoof? Dr. Joyce Harman answers in this installment of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.
Horseshoeing Hollywood-Style
Actor Wilford Brimley shares hard-working memories at American Farrier's Association Convention. Written by Fran Jurga for EquiSearch.
How to Clean a Horse's Hooves
A simple guide to cleaning a horse's hooves. By Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.com.
Equine Anatomy - The Hoof
Knowing how the equine hoof is constructed will give an understanding of some of the problems that can occur and will also underline the need for frequent attention. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Chat Transcript - Vance Glenn
American Farrier Association-certified journeyman farrier Vance Glenn, of the Chester County (PA) Farrier Association, addresses EquiSearch users' questions on hooves and shoeing.
Improving Hoof Quality
Founding EQUUS Medical editor Matthew Mackay-Smith, DVM, addresses a reader's question on improving her horse's hoof quality.
