Hoof Care Health Center
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Quick and Easy Rules for Maximum Hoof Health
by Flossie Sellers
April 28, 2017 16:52
Learn how to keep your horse's hooves healthy by doing a few simple tasks on a regular basis and by paying attention to diet and hoof environment along with …
How do you shoe a horse with crooked legs …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 15:55
No horse is perfect, but some horses have legs that require extra care due to an angular deformity. This article discusses the best practices for the farrier …
When Does A Horse Need Shoes …
by Pete Butler
September 26, 2018 09:06
Most horses can get by without wearing shoes. This article discusses five scenarios when a horse will be more comfortable and better performing when wearing …
Hoof Care: Importance of Proper Trimming and Shoeing Intervals
by Heather Smith Thomas
August 17, 2019 15:10
Keeping track of hoof health and growth helps prevent problems and also alerts you when the farrier needs to see the horse before the next scheduled visit …
Between Farrier Visits – Your Role in the Hoof-Care Team
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 27, 2020 18:38
Regular grooming is good for your horse's hair coat, and regular hoof care is good for his feet …
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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