Can Your Horse Benefit From Being Barefoot?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 10, 2024
Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.
Is barefoot right for your horse? Learn why and how farriers transition shod horses to barefoot.
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
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Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.
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What’s in your horse’s hoof-care box? Here are the items that hoof care professionals recommend you keep on hand.
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How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Do you want to improve your dressage horse’s gait score or emphasize your hunter’s “daisy-cutter” trot? A veterinarian offers insight into how good farriery and strategic shoeing can affect movement.
8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.
These tips can provide an interim solution to dealing with a loose shoe while you wait for the farrier.
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