Navicular Related Lameness
Navicular syndrome and disease can be a devasting pathology, but by dealing with the root causes you can minimize long term lameness issues.
Guidelines for Effectively Dealing with Hoof Distortions and Lameness
The information contained within these notes will help simplify many issues that pertained to lateral/medial hoof balance, dorsal/palmar...
Management and Treatment Options for Pigeon-Toed Horses
Pigeon-toed horses have feet that can be difficult to manage, and these horses can be prone to lameness if not cared for appropriately.
Basic Principles of Natural Balance
The skills and understanding that are required for the overall practice of hoof care in horses covers a broad spectrum. From...
Recognizing, Evaluating & Understanding Hoof Distortions and How it Relates to Lameness
There are many common factors connected with lower limb lameness (LLL). Horses that are driven or ridden in a straight line are less...
How Hoof Form Relates to Hoof Function
I think most hoof care practitioners would agree that preventing lameness is much easier than treating lameness. Hoof distortion is...
Treatment of Quarter Cracks & Laminitis - Case Study
I was presented this case on 20th May, 2000. The horse was a warm blood mare 15:3 hands high, her job is dressage, at grand prix level....
Laminitis - Going the Extra Mile
Treating laminitis takes time, expertise and sufficient finance to maintain the equine until recovery is complete. The length of...
Life Cycle of Laminitis
The laminitis disease is termed serious, complicated, and often times life threatening. Treatment procedures vary from medical...
Hoof Development in Foals
The existence of the equine species is dependent on the ability to flee danger from the moment of birth. This applies to both the new...
