Horse Legs and Hooves - list of articles!
Treating Chronic Laminitis in Horses
Treating chronic laminitis in horses involves more than easing pain—it’s about long-term hoof health, dietary adjustments, and proactive prevention. By working closely with your veterinarian and farrier, you can manage inflammation, correct hoof balance, reduce triggers like excess pasture sugars, and monitor metabolic health to help your horse stay comfortable, mobile, and free from flare-ups.
Feed to Prevent Founder in Horses
Know your horse’s risk level and change the diet accordingly.
What to do When Your Horse Won’t Pick Up His Feet
Give him a reason to pick up his hooves – with kindness.
Help Prevent Grass Founder this Spring
Know your horse’s risk factors before feasting on salad
12 Hoof Care Tips for Maximum Hoof Health
12 Hoof Care Tips for Maximum Horse Hoof Health Your horse’s hooves hold him up! And while there’s not much we can do for a horse’s genetics, we can help our horses have healthy hooves. With these hoof care tips, you can quickly catch common hoof problems and keep your horse’s feet in tip-top
Taking Care of the Coronary Band
The horse’s coronary band or coronet is the birthplace of the hoof. Caring for this area is easy, keep it clean and inspect it daily for injury or cracking. You can choose to leave the periople, too.
