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Sep 20, 20232 min read

Melting Mothballs on Horse Soles for Pain Relief

Some horse owners have recently begun using an unusual method to provide pain relief for their horses - melting mothballs on the sole of...

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Sep 19, 20232 min read

Why Poulticing a Horse's Foot with Cow Manure Can Help Abscesses

Abscesses in a horse's hoof can be extremely painful and difficult to treat. An abscess occurs when bacteria enter the sensitive laminae...

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Sep 18, 20232 min read

The Benefits of Using Glycerin on the Coronary Band in Horses

The coronary band is a vital structure for hoof health in horses. This sensitive area located just above the hoof contains important...

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Hoofcare Innovations: Exploring Advanced Shoeing Techniques and Products for Optimal Equine Health

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Jun 26, 20233 min read

Hoofcare Innovations: Exploring Advanced Shoeing Techniques and Products for Optimal Equine Health

Hoofcare plays a vital role in maintaining the overall health and well-being of horses. A horse's hooves are critical to its mobility, ...

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The Importance of Proper Shoeing Techniques: Enhancing Performance and Preventing Hoof-related Issue

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Jun 26, 20234 min read

The Importance of Proper Shoeing Techniques: Enhancing Performance and Preventing Hoof-related Issue

For centuries, horses have played an essential role in human civilization, serving as loyal companions, trusted working partners, and ...

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Essential Tips for Effective Hoofcare and Shoeing: Keeping Your Horse's Feet Healthy and Sound

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Jun 26, 20234 min read

Essential Tips for Effective Hoofcare and Shoeing: Keeping Your Horse's Feet Healthy and Sound

Hoofcare and shoeing are fundamental aspects of horse management and play a crucial role in maintaining the overall health and soundness ...

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The Importance of Farrier Care for Your Horse's Hooves

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May 1, 20233 min read

The Importance of Farrier Care for Your Horse's Hooves

As a horse owner, you know how essential proper care is to your horse's health and well-being.

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Apr 19, 20231 min read

Horseshoeing Tip Of The Day

The only way to turn a rigid, misshapen or diseased foot with a deranged blood circulation into a normal, healthy one with proper...

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Mar 15, 20231 min read

Prevention Of Horses with Shelly, "Chalky" Hooves

A significant number of horses develop hoof cracks or sand cracks during dry weather due to excessive drying out of the hoof wall. In...

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Mar 9, 20231 min read

How should a hoof abscess be treated?

Basically, the abscess should be identified and the borders defined. Because an abscess often migrates to another part of the hoof, the...

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Mar 3, 20231 min read

Tip Of The Day: On Horses That Hit Their Knees Or Shins

Don't narrow the inside toe on the hoofs of the horse that hits his shins or his knees. He is already too narrow there; and in all...

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Feb 24, 20231 min read

Improper Shoeing or Lameness?

Veterinarians are not blacksmith's, and it's really not their duty to tell the blacksmith what to do. They can only make suggestions. Too...

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Feb 21, 20231 min read

Treating Thrush In Your Horse

Thrush involves disintegration of the frog, clefts, and sole of the hoof, and is characterized by a black discharge and offensive odor....

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Feb 18, 20231 min read

Horseshoeing Tip Of The Day!!!

Stumbling is caused by an unbalanced foot. Out-side toe height or fullness is a prevalent cause, but an animal thus out of balance will...

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Feb 11, 20231 min read

Shoeing Tip Of The Day

Don't block a horse up on his heels behind to keep him from going onto his front end. Give him his full motive power behind and properly...

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The Importance of Regular Hoof Care for Horses

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Feb 1, 20232 min read

The Importance of Regular Hoof Care for Horses

Horses are majestic creatures that require a lot of care and attention to keep them healthy and happy. One of the most critical aspects ...

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