Hoof problems Articles
Managing your horse's asymmetric feet »
26 March, 2009
How modern farriery can help a horse with conformational defects
Understanding thrush in the horse's hoof »
2 October, 2007
Thrush is a degenerative infection of the horse's frog that causes it to rot away and has a distinctive aroma
Dealing with canker in the horse's hoof »
1 October, 2007
Canker has a distinctive aroma and is a serious condition of the horse's hoof that needs urgent attention
Dealing with a hoof abscess »
22 August, 2007
This summer's wet weather has resulted in an increase in the number of hoof abscesses being seen by vets
Helping horses with sensitive soles »
5 April, 2007
Hard ground in the summer can be tough going for horses with thin or sensitive soles, but gel hoof fillers can offer some relief
Helping vet and farrier to work together »
16 October, 2006
Co-operation between vet and farrier will be greatly beneficial to your horse — but it is not uncommon for them to rub each other up the wrong way
Summer problems: Dry, brittle hooves »
22 June, 2005
HHO forum member, Vickie Weston tells Horse & Hound about the problems the arrival of summer brings for her competition horse Winston
Promoting healthy horn growth »
21 February, 2005
HORSE magazine offers expert advice on how to promote the growth of healthy hoof horn, which can help prevent hoof infections from taking a hold
Treating pus in the foot »
11 February, 2005
HORSE magazine offers expert guidance on how to recognise a case of pus in the foot and the best way to deal with the condition
Understanding thrush »
9 January, 2004
Practical advice from Horse & Hound on how to recognise and treat thrush; a bacterial infection which some horses are more susceptible to than others
Dealing with pus in the foot »
23 October, 2003
An abscess in the hoof can be excruciatingly painful for the horse but this common problem is quite straightforward to treat
Dealing with thrush »
5 May, 2003
Poor stable management is thought to be the main cause of thrush, but hoof conformation can also make a horse susceptible to the condition
Q&A: Understanding forging »
2 December, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on preventing a horse from forging and overreaching
Treating pus in the foot »
9 July, 2002
Practical advice from HORSE magazine on dealing with suspected pus in the foot
Q&A: Shoeing concerns »
21 May, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE Magazine on shoeing horses with poor quality feet
All about thrush »
28 January, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on recognising and treating thrush
Q&A: Treating thrush »
22 November, 2000
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on coping with this common foot problem
Dealing with a punctured sole »
27 October, 2000
A puncture wound in the horse's hoof is common cause of lameness
All about puncture wounds »
13 September, 2000
A common cause of lameness, a puncture wound in the foot will normally clear up in a few days, but some can be more serious
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