Hoof disease warning: Connemara ponies most at risk
Research is shedding light on a devastating hoof disease that can affect Connemara ponies. Richard Stephenson MRCVS explains
Hoof problems
“No foot, no horse” may be an old horseman’s saying, but it’s as true now as it’s always been as there is a wide range of hoof problems that can affect any horse and bring your riding plans to an abrupt halt. As a result cleaning horses hooves is an essential part of daily horse care that should never be skipped as a result of lack of time. Whether you’re struggling with lost shoes, brittle hooves, hoof cracks or thrush, H&H has veterinary and farriery experts on hand to help advise you on every hoof problem.
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Treating soft tissue injuries in the hoof [H&H VIP]
Treatment of soft tissue injury in the hoof is most successful when vet, farrier and technology come together, as vet Dr Peter Milner and farrier Ian Hughes explain
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Professor honoured for presentation at hoof-care summit
Professor Renate Weller's talk was voted one of the top four given at last year’s International Hoof-Care Summit, the biggest meeting of farriers in the world
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How to keep hooves healthy this summer
Hoof health is a top priority in the summer months, when cracks, splits and bruising can soon lead to soundness problems, so we find out how to survive the season
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Foot shape and lameness [H&H VIP]
Pioneering research suggests that clues to future lameness can be found in the feet. Dr Sue Dyson explains what to look out for
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Is a hot horse’s hoof really a sign of trouble?
Research has been conducted to see how good an indicator a hot foot is of laminitis or a hoof with an abscess brewing in it
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Beware of dogs 'snacking' on discarded hoof parings
Your dog may love the hoof parings discarded when your horse is shod - but vets are warning that large chunks could be potentially fatal
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Hoof research earns Essex farrier a PhD
A farrier and blacksmith from Essex is celebrating after joining an elite band of farriers to be awarded a PhD
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New hoof balm launched by HS-Silver
A new balm which utilises silver to prevent equine hoof bacteria and fungi, which can cause equine thrush and white line disease, has been launched by HS-Silver
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Absorbine launch Hooflex Natural Spray
The Hooflex Natural Spray contains six active natural and herbal ingredients including tea tree oil, arnica, comfrey and avocado oil.
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World Horse Welfare hoof care experts help horses in Turkey
Experts from the charity found that many horses are being shod using out-dated techniques and the wrong equipment
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Managing your horse's asymmetric feet
How modern farriery can help a horse with conformational defects
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Study into foot balance and lameness wins prize
A student's research into foot conformation, shape and anatomy in horses has been awarded a prize by the Royal Agricultural Society
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Dealing with canker in the horse's hoof
Canker has a distinctive aroma and is a serious condition of the horse's hoof that needs urgent attention
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Helping horses with sensitive soles
Hard ground in the summer can be tough going for horses with thin or sensitive soles, but gel hoof fillers can offer some relief
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Helping vet and farrier to work together
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
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Summer problems: Dry, brittle hooves
HHO forum member, Vickie Weston tells Horse & Hound about the problems the arrival of summer brings for her competition horse Winston
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Promoting healthy horn growth
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
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Pus in the foot in horses: signs and treatment
Expert guidance on how to recognise a case of pus in the foot and the best way to deal with the condition
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How your horse's diet affects his hooves
Horse & Hound looks at the role of nutrition in maintaining strong, healthy hooves
