Your horse's feet are some of the most important structures contributing to his performance ability, and most people do what they can to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe. In the wild, horses are constantly on the move and cover varying terrain, ...

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 ...

Transitioning horses from pasture to dry feed must be done carefully to protect the horse’s delicate digestive system. “I’ve treated four colics this week,” said Dr. Lonna Gerstner, DVM, Hawthorne ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While both humans and horses can sport shoes, our equine friends don ...

STEVENSVILLE - A couple of years back, Jay DeHart decided he wanted to learn how to shoe his own horses. So he signed up for classes with a certified farrier in Bozeman and began to study the craft.