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Penetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves
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When it comes to penetrating hoof injuries, early, aggressive treatment is key to a favorable outcome. ... Read More
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TheHorse.com Presents Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Common Hoof Problems
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Thrush, underrun heels, hoof cracks, and laminitis, oh my! Today's horses can face many common hoof problems, whether the animals are pasture pets or high-level competition horses. Join us on Monday, Aug. 16, for a live chat event on hoof problems.... Read More
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Horse Foot Bruises
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Hoofin' It in Boots
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Hoof boots aren't just for emergencies or soaking injured feet; these boots are made for walking, running, climbing, and more. Are boots right for you and your horse? If so, how do you pick out the right boot? Read on to find out.... Read More
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Hoof Abscesses in Horses
September 01, 2009
The scenario is all too familiar for many horse owners ... yesterday your horse was sound, but today you find him crippled, with no apparent injury! What could have happened? Odds are this horse has a hoof abscess. Sooner or later, nearly all... Read More
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Stone Bruised Casino Drive to Return for BC Classic
June 10, 2008
Casino Drive's quest to become the third straight Belmont Stakes winner produced by his dam Better Than Honour failed when the colt suffered a stone bruise two days before the race and was scratched the morning of the race. But this isn't the... Read More
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Stone Bruise Suspected for Belmont Contender Casino Drive
June 06, 2008
The status of Casino Drive, the 7-2 second-choice for Saturday's Belmont Stakes is in doubt it was announced Friday morning. The winner of the May 10 Peter Pan Stakes did not go to the track this morning. "He has a small issue with his... Read More
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Stone Bruises
July 01, 2005
A bruise can result from a variety of factors--ranging from a step on a stone causing an external bruise to landing with such concussive force when going over a jump or racing across a hard surface that the bones of the inner foot bruise the inside ... Read More
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Hoof Preparation Products
October 09, 2001
Walk into any tack store and you can smell the hoof care section before you even get there. A long list of ... Read More
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Tending To A Tender Foot
October 03, 2001
Although the equine hoof is a marvel of resiliency, it's not made of rubber, or titanium, or diamond. As a living structure, it has its vulnerabilities, and when faced with unusual stresses, it shows them. Stone bruises, those... Read More
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Sole Bruise Lameness
June 01, 2001
This morning when I went to the barn, my Quarter Horse gelding was lame, to the point where he did not want to bear any weight on his left hind foot. My barn manager thinks it might be a sole bruise. What is a sole bruise? What should I do?... Read More
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Sole Bruising
December 01, 2000
A bruised sole can happen as quickly and simply as a horse stepping on a rock or working on a hard surface. It can occur as the result of excessive hoof trimming, or be associated with laminitis. Sole bruising can be an uncomplicated condition... Read More
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Soft Tissue Injuries in the Equine Foot: Dancing in the Dark
February 01, 1998
"Soft tissue injury" sounds like a vague diagnosis, designed to frustrate the owner, but it is a legitimate set of sports injuries that can disable your horse. With new diagnostic tools, such as nuclear scintigraphy, you might be able to obtain... Read More
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