Anatomy
The Digital Cushion and It's Rehabilitation
Well, it seems there is some controversy mulling about on social media about the Digital Cushion of the horse's hoof and if can be rehabilitated on...
Hoof health
Runaway Heels and How They Slowly Crawl Back
I’ve often said that at least 70% of the horses I see have underrun heels. It’s so prevalent that a friend of mine stated that they believe that ho...
Hoof health
Have We Forgotten the Back Hooves?
If your horse is having issues with the stifle, the SI joint, the hocks (think of twisting hocks), or is feeling short-strided in the back or 'chop...
Diseases
The Black Plague - How to Treat Thrush in Horses’ Hooves
You’ll probably smell it before you see it. That overpowering aroma of noxious rotting cheese that is the unmistakable signature of thrush in your ...
Hoof health
Contracted Heels?
Contracted Heels -- just what ARE contracted heels on a horse's hoof? Well, basically, if the heel measurement is less than the toe measurement, t...
Hoof health
Bruised Hooves???
I've seen alot of inquiries lately from people who are wondering what is that weird red spot on their horse's sole? And some showing red on the wa...