Liv G., Author at Pro Equine Grooms

Liv G.

Liv G. has spent decades riding, caring for, and learning from horses, including years working with Olympic dressage riders at the highest levels of the sport. A lifelong horsewoman with a BS in biomedical science, she’s built a reputation for turning complex equine science into simple, practical advice that keeps horses healthier and happier. Her work has appeared in Practical Horseman Magazine, Pony Club, and Chronicle of the Horse, and she’s currently writing two books for horse owners who appreciate guidance that’s both evidence-based and proven in the barn.

horseshoe with pad to protect the hoof sole

Why Do Horses Need Horseshoes?

Legs and Hooves / By Liv G.

Horseshoes can help with conformation, injury, laminitis, as well as providing traction and preventing excessive wear on the hoof. But not all horses need shoes! Sometimes barefoot works, other times it doesn’t.

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