Hoof problems
“No foot, no horse” may be an old horseman’s saying, but it’s as true now as it’s always been as there is a wide range of hoof problems that can affect any horse and bring your riding plans to an abrupt halt. As a result cleaning horses hooves is an essential part of daily horse care that should never be skipped as a result of lack of time. Whether you’re struggling with lost shoes, brittle hooves, hoof cracks or thrush, H&H has veterinary and farriery experts on hand to help advise you on every hoof problem.
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Hoof disease warning: Connemara ponies most at risk
Research is shedding light on a devastating hoof disease that can affect Connemara ponies. Richard Stephenson MRCVS explains
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Treating soft tissue injuries in the hoof [H&H VIP]
Treatment of soft tissue injury in the hoof is most successful when vet, farrier and technology come together, as vet Dr Peter Milner and farrier Ian Hughes explain
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Professor honoured for presentation at hoof-care summit
Professor Renate Weller's talk was voted one of the top four given at last year’s International Hoof-Care Summit, the biggest meeting of farriers in the world
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How to keep hooves healthy this summer
Hoof health is a top priority in the summer months, when cracks, splits and bruising can soon lead to soundness problems, so we find out how to survive the season
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Foot shape and lameness [H&H VIP]
Pioneering research suggests that clues to future lameness can be found in the feet. Dr Sue Dyson explains what to look out for
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Is a hot horse’s hoof really a sign of trouble?
Research has been conducted to see how good an indicator a hot foot is of laminitis or a hoof with an abscess brewing in it
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Beware of dogs 'snacking' on discarded hoof parings
Your dog may love the hoof parings discarded when your horse is shod - but vets are warning that large chunks could be potentially fatal
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Hoof research earns Essex farrier a PhD
A farrier and blacksmith from Essex is celebrating after joining an elite band of farriers to be awarded a PhD
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New hoof balm launched by HS-Silver
A new balm which utilises silver to prevent equine hoof bacteria and fungi, which can cause equine thrush and white line disease, has been launched by HS-Silver
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Absorbine launch Hooflex Natural Spray
The Hooflex Natural Spray contains six active natural and herbal ingredients including tea tree oil, arnica, comfrey and avocado oil.
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World Horse Welfare hoof care experts help horses in Turkey
Experts from the charity found that many horses are being shod using out-dated techniques and the wrong equipment
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Managing your horse's asymmetric feet
How modern farriery can help a horse with conformational defects
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Study into foot balance and lameness wins prize
A student's research into foot conformation, shape and anatomy in horses has been awarded a prize by the Royal Agricultural Society
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Dealing with canker in the horse's hoof
Canker has a distinctive aroma and is a serious condition of the horse's hoof that needs urgent attention
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Helping horses with sensitive soles
Hard ground in the summer can be tough going for horses with thin or sensitive soles, but gel hoof fillers can offer some relief
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Helping vet and farrier to work together
Co-operation between vet and farrier will be greatly beneficial to your horse — but it is not uncommon for them to rub each other up the wrong way
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Summer problems: Dry, brittle hooves
HHO forum member, Vickie Weston tells Horse & Hound about the problems the arrival of summer brings for her competition horse Winston
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Promoting healthy horn growth
HORSE magazine offers expert advice on how to promote the growth of healthy hoof horn, which can help prevent hoof infections from taking a hold
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Pus in the foot in horses: signs and treatment
Expert guidance on how to recognise a case of pus in the foot and the best way to deal with the condition
