Hoof Care
Are There Long-Term Consequences To Hoof Pads?
Some owners may be concerned that pads make their horse's hooves more susceptible to thrush
Rood & Riddle Podiatry: Larval Therapy Decreases Layup Time For Coffin Bone Infection
The use of larval therapy involves a shorter layup time, higher success rates, and allows us to be better stewards of antibiotics
Can PEMF Therapy Help Treat Thin Soles?
A pilot study showed that PEMF could offer benefits to thin-soled hooves
Rood & Riddle Podiatry: Recurrent Abscesses? It's Worth Taking A Radiograph
In this case, the mare had broken off a piece of her coffin bone and it was being treated as a foreign body within the hoof
Researchers Seeking Veterinary, Farrier Feedback For New Study On Hoof Care Knowledge
Most veterinary schools offer limited instruction on hoof care, and education requirements to be a farrier vary widely
Equilox Key To Comfort For Many Racehorses, Including This Derby Contender
The versatile material is used for gluing on shoes, perfecting hoof shape, or for repairing injuries
Good Or Bad? Using Hoof Balance To Alter Horse's Natural Movement
When a horse’s hooves are out of balance, he will load a limb incorrectly, resulting in additional stress on joints