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Is horseshoeing, a traditional practice among the millions of horse owners, unnecessary and even harmful? “Shoeing is not only unnecessary, it’s actually a leading cause of horse lameness,” asserts Jaime Jackson, controversial horseman and veteran farrier of 22 years. Jackson

A Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher has pieced together a new picture of equine Foot physiology that suggests vascular systems in horse hooves function in much the same way that air- or gel-filled running shoes do. “Moving

By Carolyn Cadwell The phone call came when I was at work. “Brace yourself,” the owner of the boarding stable said, her voice shakey. “The vet wants to do x-rays. He thinks Bounce has navicular disease.” I had no idea

by Marcia King Bad hooves don’t just happen – they’re made. Through ignorance, poor farm management, and out-dated advice, many horse owners contribute to the conditions that can lead to thin, weak walls and cracked, chipped hooves. While experts disagree

A dramatic new development is being introduced to the horse-owning community: a process called “De-shoeing,” or the returning of horses to natural barefootedness.  While, at one time or another, many horse owners allow their horses to go barefooted, de-shoeing is

Which surface is best for your horse? By Charlene Strickland Every horse appreciates sure footing, either on the track or the trail. For the equine athlete, sport-specific footing helps him achieve his best performance. As the athlete   human or equine

How to recognize a good shoeing job by Nancy Bell There is an old English proverb that says: “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe, the horse was lost; for want of a

by Susan Stafford …Cracked heels …Mud Fever …Scratches …Rainscald, …Grease Heel No matter where you live or what you call it, this tenacious skin condition is a sure sign that spring has arrived. Scratches is a condition which is characterized

by Susan Stafford A sound horse is created from the ground up. With so much weight bearing on each hoof at every stride, if a horse’s foundation is incorrect, the mechanisms above it will not be able to function at

Equine Emergency – Laminitis – A pain in the foot The third in a series on how to deal with horse health crises by Catherine Sampson Laminitis, also known as founder, is a devastating disease of the hoof that can