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Farrier's Prices
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 16:48
Although no general article can address the costs of a farrier in a particular area, learn about the value of a farrier's services and the support a competent …
What should a horse owner know and do to recognize and prevent foot/ …
by Jacob Butler
May 1, 2017 16:17
Hoof abscesses are common, especially in the spring, but once they open and drain, the horse will recover quickly. Be aware of abscess signs and potential foot …
Trimming vs Shoeing - Best Case Scenarios and Limitations From a …
by Jacob Butler
May 1, 2017 18:03
If we use our common sense (horse sense) we will see when horses need to be shod and when they only need to be trimmed. Every horse has different needs …
Metal Shoes, Hoof Pads , Boots or Barefoot: Which Works Best for …
by EquiMed Staff
May 1, 2017 18:47
Winter may be time to rehabilitate horse hoofs from the effects of metal shoes and hoof boots can be a useful, practical and no-nonsense tool …
Do Metal Shoes Contract Horse Heels? – a New Retrospective Study
by Flossie Sellers
November 23, 2020 21:19
A new study evaluated the influence of metal shoeing and other risk factors such as age, access to paddock and breed, on heel contraction in horses …
hoof care
/ho͝of,ho͞of ker/
noun
- the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of the horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, especially a horse.
- to shoe or not to shoe, that is the question.
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