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5 Common Mistakes Made In Hoof Care

June 2, 2020
Without proper hoof care, your horse is at risk for soundness and health issues. Unfortunately, many people are guilty of improperly tending to their horse’s hooves. This shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s essential you learn how to care for them and avoid these common pitfalls. Top Mistakes Made in Hoof Care 1. Not picking them...

Lame Horse? Top Reasons Your Horse Is Sore!

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February 9, 2018
You finally made it out to the barn to ride and what do you see? Your horse painfully limping around. He’s dead lame, as the saying goes. You can see the discomfort all over his body and face. Lameness is usually identified by a change in your horse’s gait or stance. Check out the most...

10 Signs of Laminitis To Lookout For

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September 14, 2017
Laminitis is not only painful and crippling, but it can lead to death in severe cases. This disease affects the hooves of horses. It is the result of a lack of blood flow to the laminae, which is within the hoof. The laminae is what connects the coffin bone to the hoof wall. This failure can...

5 Signs Of An Incorrectly Fitted Saddle

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August 4, 2017
When shopping for a saddle it’s easy to focus on just the rider, but the saddle needs to be fitted to the horse, as well. A poor fitted saddle will be uncomfortable and can cause a ton of physical and behavioral issues. Some of the effects will be seen immediately, while others may not appear...

What To Do When A Hoof Abscess Strikes

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July 12, 2017
PC: CAFNR An unsound, hobbling horse can often be the result of a nasty hoof abscess. If bacteria has the chance to enter the hoof through a puncture wound or some kind of trauma, pus can begin to form and make your horse very uncomfortable. In most cases, hoof abscess are easy to treat, but...

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