Early recognition and identification of the underlying cause give veterinarians the best opportunity to improve outcomes for horses with laminitis.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
A detailed guide on whether hoof boots are suitable for your horse, covering reasons for use, selection, fitting, maintenance, and potential issues.
Early metabolic screening, low-sugar diets, and targeted medication can help protect at-risk horses from laminitis before lamellar damage within the hoof begins.
Resolving hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common wounds and how vets treat them.
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.
Two equine hoof care professionals share examples of how they diagnosed, treated, and maintained horses suffering from hoof-related lamenesses.
Healthy, well-maintained hooves can stay strong for decades—supporting horses from their first steps to their final years.
Learn about this common hoof condition from farriers and horse owners who have managed it.
Genetics aren’t destiny when it comes to hoof quality. Here’s how diet, exercise, and a few specific measures can transform even the weakest feet.
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Learn why veterinarians cannot prevent navicular disease entirely, but what they might be able to do to slow its progression and improve the horse’s comfort.
What medications do veterinarians use in broodmares and are they safe? Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Here’s when and how veterinarians use these medications for metabolic horses that don’t respond to other treatments.
Rocker shoes might help stabilize horses’ laminitic feet by improving breakover, reducing tendon tension, and redistributing weight to support healing and hoof growth.
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