Anatomy
The Flat Footed Horse
What is considered to be a "Flat Footed Horse"? Well, anatomically, the hoof capsule should be a "cozie" for the foot, the P3, inside the capsule. ...
Anatomy
That Certain "Flare"!
There is 'flair' and then, there are "flares" . . . . . . Of course, we all want our horses to have 'flair' but not the "flare" that indicates iss...
Anatomy
Functional Anatomy of the Equine Hoof
It occurred to me this morning, as I'm reading various hoof-help posts, that owners and many hoofcare practitioners have little understanding of wh...
Anatomy
What Do Healthy Hooves Look Like?
It occurred to me this morning, as I was again consulting with someone about her sore-footed horse, that there seems to be a lack of healthy-lookin...
Hoof health
What to do about BRITTLE HOOVES
What causes brittle hooves? What can you do about it? Find out here ... from diet to environment to even mental stress ... how do these things aff...
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...