Low Heel/High Heel Syndrome
We need to decide what that means and whether it is normal—and thus an inconsequential finding.
Category: Hoof Care
Equine Thermography
Thermography presents a noninvasive, safe, and cost-effective diagnostic imaging modality (on average, $350 for a whole horse scan and interpretation) that is a valuable complementary tool in equine health care.
Outcomes of Solar Surface Penetration Injuries Studied
Hoof sole penetration injuries impacting internal hoof structures are no small matter.
Back to Barefoot
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management realities and athletic circumstances before pulling those shoes.
Treating Soft Tissue Injuries in Racehorses
Veterinarians now have more treatment options than ever for these injuries; however, controversy lies in what current options are best for recovery
Managing Foot Casts on Horses with Chronic Laminitis
Veterinarians use casts to help stabilize and treat a variety of equine foot and leg disorders, from lower limb injuries to severe foot infections to chronic laminitis cases.
Study: Underrun Heels Impair Horses’ Hoof Loading Ability
Collapsed heels are a common problem in horses, particularly Thoroughbred racehorses, and can cause decreased performance and lameness.
Immediate Effects of Shoeing on Horses’ Movement
Researchers recently showed that while routine farriery care had little influence overall on horses’ movement, horses do show some movement asymmetry after being trimmed
Thwarting Thrush
Thrush is an infection of the horse’s frog. Bacteria invade the frog tissue adjacent to the sulci (the grooves on either side of the frog) and produce an offensive odor… Read more »
Reparixin: The Future of Laminitis Treatment?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine, and ketoprofen—these are all common drugs when it comes to managing inflammation in horses.
Do Horses with Osteochondral Lesions Always Need Surgery?
Osteochondral lesions that show up on young horses’ radiographs might appear worrisome, but the veterinarian behind a recent research review concluded that surgery isn’t always necessary, or even recommended. And in many cases the worry isn’t necessary either.
Coffin Bone Fractures
Most horse owners pick up quickly on visible changes to their horses’ hooves. Thrush, cracks, and punctures are issues easily detected and (hopefully) treated. But what happens when injuries occur… Read more »
Researchers Study Sesamoid Bone Shape Differences
The training and racing of 2-year-old Thoroughbreds has always been a source of debate in the racing world due to concerns that exerting young skeletons might make horses more likely to injure themselves.
Managing the Club Foot
A horse with slightly asymmetrical feet is nothing out of the ordinary.
Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?
Your equine athlete’s performance hasn’t been blue ribbon-worthy as of late