“No foot, no horse” is an old saying that is still true. A sound and healthy hoof is crucial to the health and function of the horse. Regular hoof care is one of the most important aspects of keeping ...

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Hoof care is one of the most important elements of horse care and keeping them sound and well, from the moment they are a newborn all the way through to their twilight years, as those hooves go ...

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In the equine world, the saying “no hoof, no horse” is well-worn for a reason. A correct foot care regimen may be the key to keeping a horse happy and trotting, and having a good working relationship ...

HAVILAH, Calif. (KERO) — Robert Head teaches the art of trimming horses hooves, which involves working with the horse, not against it. Video shows the process of trimming horse hooves on a ranch in ...

I REMEMBER CLEARLY the day my beautiful palomino Lacey refused to let me pick up her left front hoof to be cleaned. The sky was bright blue and I basked under the warmth of last summer’s sun as I tied ...

The average adult horse can weigh anywhere from 800 to 2,200 pounds, depending on the breed. All of that weight is supported by the hooves, which are made of a protein substance similar to the human ...

The Humane Society of Washington County is investigating a situation that recently resulted in the euthanization of a miniature mare and the rescue of two emaciated horses from a property in ...

So you think your horse is healthy from head to toe? You may want to think again, especially about those “toe” areas. Even if your horse receives annual veterinary checkups and sees the farrier every ...