Maintaining and trimming horse hooves are essential in order to sustain optimal hoof health. …
Here’s a look back at Roper Elite Team member Travis Tryan’s great horse, Walt. The four-time PRCA/AQHA Horse of the Year was ranked by Western Horseman as the No. 1 head horse in rodeo during the first decade of the 21st century.
As barefoot horses become more active in warmer months, it is important to consider the impact of different terrains on a horse’s hooves. …
Proper trimming and awareness of a horse’s sole thickness is vital to maintaining optimal hoof health. …
Stomach ulcers in horses have emerged as one of the most under-rated problems in equine health. Recent surveys have shown that between 80-90% of stabled horses have stomach ulcers. …
Proper trimming and awareness of a horse’s sole thickness is vital to maintaining optimal hoof health. Whether a horse is growing back over-trimmed soles or it is genetically predisposed to thin soles, it’s important that hoof care professionals examine the conditions horses are in because it directly impacts sole health. …
The evolution of Western boots is an interesting story, from their original development as a safety footwear product in the 1800s to the current wide range of offerings including everything from work boots to high fashion.
Proper trimming is vital to preventing lameness and injury for horses. Keeping a horse’s bars aligned and healthy are dependent upon trimming as well. Bars appear as white lines along the frog and are made up of lamina. Think of the bars like plastic straws …
Stress can be a significant challenge for your performance horse, particularly during event season when the demands of training increase and normal routines are disrupted by travel and competition. You may see obvious signs that your horse isn’t coping well …
No matter what breed your horse is, no matter how young or old he may be, no matter what style of riding you enjoy, it all comes down to soundness. You won’t get far without it. …
