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Foot and Hoof Care

How to take care of a horse's hoof, including diseases of the foot, thrush, foot injuries, horseshoes, and foot trimming.

Treat a Horse Hoof Abscess

hoof abscess

A hoof abscess can be one of the scariest things a horse owner may witness. One day the owner walks into the stable to visit his beloved horse and, behold, the horse appears lame, refusing to place … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Foot and Hoof Care, Health and Wellness Tagged With: abscess

Horseshoes

blacksmith forging horseshoe

~ Taking Care of Horseshoes and the Horses that Wear Them: What Most Horseshoes Don't Protect and What You Need To Do After Every Ride. ~ By Sierra Lynch The horseshoe is a wonderful … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Foot and Hoof Care Tagged With: abscess, bruise, corn, farrier, horseshoe

Treat and Prevent Thrush

Vet checking a horse's foot

~ How To Recognize, Treat and Prevent Thrush in Horses and Ponies ~ By Adrianne Lake Thrush is a common ailment of the hoof. The root cause of thrush has been debated for years although the … [Read more...]

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