The Common Sense Hoof Blog
Why do open-heel horseshoes need help?
Sore heels affect not only the hoof but also the gait, the attitude and the horse’s overall soundness.
Why do open-heel horseshoes need help?
Sore heels affect not only the hoof but also the gait, the attitude and the horse’s overall soundness.
Hoof Conditions: Is the Hoofwall the Culprit? ...
I’d like to share another of my favorite sayings and that is “what you see on the outside mirrors the inside”. What I mean by that is the “event rings”, the dishes,...
Hoof Conditions: Is the Hoofwall the Culprit? ...
I’d like to share another of my favorite sayings and that is “what you see on the outside mirrors the inside”. What I mean by that is the “event rings”, the dishes,...
Hoof Conditions: Is the Hoofwall the Culprit?
So, this is the reason that I’m always preaching “the hoofwall is not the problem” and trying to get people to be more concerned with addressing the CAUSE of the...
Hoof Conditions: Is the Hoofwall the Culprit?
So, this is the reason that I’m always preaching “the hoofwall is not the problem” and trying to get people to be more concerned with addressing the CAUSE of the...
Pads 101: Dress Shoes to Sneakers
Why does your horse need THE BLACK PADS? The engineering of the hoof is a true masterpiece; in light of this, we have designed our pads to work in union...
Pads 101: Dress Shoes to Sneakers
Why does your horse need THE BLACK PADS? The engineering of the hoof is a true masterpiece; in light of this, we have designed our pads to work in union...
Hoof Conditions: Two Different Ways to Repair ...
Since we were on the topic of quartercracks in our previous blog post (The Cause and Effect), I'd like to discuss two of the different approaches to repairing the crack.
Hoof Conditions: Two Different Ways to Repair ...
Since we were on the topic of quartercracks in our previous blog post (The Cause and Effect), I'd like to discuss two of the different approaches to repairing the crack.
Hoof Conditions: The Cause and Effect
A major cause of foot issues is inflammation that results from concussion. The concussion occurs with every foot fall, varying in intensity by the speed the horse is going, the...
Hoof Conditions: The Cause and Effect
A major cause of foot issues is inflammation that results from concussion. The concussion occurs with every foot fall, varying in intensity by the speed the horse is going, the...