Stephen E. O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Stephen E. O'Grady, DVM, MRCVS, was a professional farrier for 10 years prior to obtaining his degree in veterinary medicine. He learned farriery through a formal apprenticeship under Hall of Fame farrier Joseph M. Pierce of West Chester, Penn. After graduating from veterinary school, O'Grady did an internship in Capetown, South Africa. Then he joined Dan Flynn, VMD, at Georgetown Equine Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., as an associate for five years. Since that time, he has operated a private practice in Virginia and South Africa, with a large portion of the practice devoted to equine podiatry. He has published numerous articles and lectured extensively on equine foot problems. His web site is www.equipodiatry.com.
Articles by Stephen E. O'Grady
Foal with Hoof Problems (Club Foot)
January 01, 2010
A veterinarian / farrier describes managing a Quarter Horse early club foot with trimming and surgery. Read More
Merits of Barefoot vs. Shod: Equine Practitioners Discuss
May 18, 2009
Equine practitioners are often asked for their opinion and input because owners often read or are told that having a horse barefoot is far superior to having him shod and that it's the only acceptable method of hoof care. Read More
Barefoot vs. Shod: An Equine Podiatrist's Perspective
June 18, 2007
I am often asked about leaving horses barefoot. I must say from the onset that I favor horses being maintained without shoes when possible. Whether or not it is feasible for a horse to go without shoes will depend on the owner's situation and Read More
Acute and Chronic Laminitis: An Equine Podiatrist's Perspective
April 21, 2007
Acute and chronic laminitis is a frustrating and often disheartening condition to manage. Having had the opportunity to observe, treat and shoe laminitic horses for over 30 years, I have a unique prospective into this disease.
The biggest Read More
Equine Podiatry: Underrun Heels and Egg Bar Shoes
April 14, 2007
One veterinarian describes the causes of and a traditional treatment method for underrun heels. Read More
Misplaced Nail
September 01, 2006
I noticed my farrier put two nails in too high. She won't put weight on it. How long until it heals? Read More
How To Repair A Quarter Crack
April 05, 2006
Editor's Note: The following is reprinted with permission of the author from the 2001 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention Proceedings. To view reference images, click Read More
Hoof Care for Toeing Out
April 01, 2006
An owner looks for help for a filly that wears down her feet unevenly with turned-out toes. Read More
Barefoot Horses
March 01, 2006
Veterinarians are often asked about leaving horses barefoot. I must say from the onset that I favor horses being maintained without shoes when possible. Whether or not it is feasible for a horse to go without shoes will depend on the owners' Read More
Vet Student/Farrier Courses
May 01, 2005
The importance of podiatry in equine practice and to the overall well-being (especially soundness) of the horse is well known. Treatment and prevention of lameness involving the distal limb centers around a thorough knowledge of hoof care. Due to Read More
KTA Sets Meeting for MRLS Loan Applicants
July 17, 2002
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) will offer a seminar July 25 to assist breeders in filling out loan applications for funding tied to mare reproductive loss syndrome. The money is available through a federal law enacted in Read More
Shoeing Prescription for Ringbone
February 01, 2002
My eventer was recently diagnosed with ringbone. I am led to believe that he should be shod so he can break over more easily, so I'm thinking of a rolled shoe. My question for the experts would be: How well can he jump with a rolled Read More
Foal Hoof Care
October 18, 2001
Among the many factors that determine the success of a foal as a sales yearling or as a mature athlete are management decisions about its feet and limbs during its first four months of life. Because a solid foundation for performance in the Read More
