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Hoof Conditions:  Two Different Ways to Repair a Quartercrack

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.

Photo of horse with Quarter 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...

Hoof Function:   A LOOK Inside

Hoof Function: A LOOK Inside

Look inside your horse's hoof wall to see the delicate balance of structures and get an idea of why horseshoes have been utilized for hundreds of years and why we...

Hoof Function: A LOOK Inside

Look inside your horse's hoof wall to see the delicate balance of structures and get an idea of why horseshoes have been utilized for hundreds of years and why we...

Hoof Function:   Thank goodness for the advances in Photography!

Hoof Function: Thank goodness for the advance...

Especially at any gait faster than a walk, your horse should land on his or her heels first – period! Even at the walk, most horses will land on their...

Hoof Function: Thank goodness for the advance...

Especially at any gait faster than a walk, your horse should land on his or her heels first – period! Even at the walk, most horses will land on their...

Hoof Function:   Heads Up!  Heels First!

Hoof Function: Heads Up! Heels First!

Heel-first landing:  Especially at any gait faster than a walk, your horse should land on his or her heels first – period!  Even at the walk, most horses will land...

Hoof Function: Heads Up! Heels First!

Heel-first landing:  Especially at any gait faster than a walk, your horse should land on his or her heels first – period!  Even at the walk, most horses will land...

Hoof bruising, bar shoe

Hoof Conditions: NO HOOF, NO HORSE . . . . Ag...

By now, we have ALL heard the adage “no hoof, no horse” and it is SO true but, how many of us actually believe it?!?  What I’d like to address...

Hoof Conditions: NO HOOF, NO HORSE . . . . Ag...

By now, we have ALL heard the adage “no hoof, no horse” and it is SO true but, how many of us actually believe it?!?  What I’d like to address...