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. …
Proper trimming is vital to horses’ overall health and quality of life. When hooves aren’t trimmed properly, horses distribute their weight unevenly, and land on their feet differently. This can cause horses to become lame. …
When a person wears the same pair of shoes for a long period of time, parts of the shoes wear out more than others based on how the person walks and distributes his or her weight. Once shoes wear out, the feet are not properly supported. This scenario is also true for horseshoes and hooves …
When gearing up for endurance and trail riding season, there is a lot of training and preparation that go into it for the rider and horse. Both have to be conditioned to face the 25, 50 or 100-mile race that lies ahead of them. Because a horse will be on its feet in rocky terrain for long periods of time …
Horses are truly creatures of habit. They thrive on a day-to-day routine. Everything works better when you follow the same daily schedule, whether it’s …
