List of Articles & Abstracts

In-House Articles, Abstracts & Press Releases

General Topics

• The Principles that Make Up the Practice of Natural Balance - Gene Ovnicek, RMF

• How Hoof Form Relates to Hoof Function - Gene Ovnicek, RMF & Cody Ovnicek

• Hoof Care Tips for the Horse Novice & Professional! - Gene Ovnicek, RMF & Cody Ovnicek

• Foal Development - "Use It or Lose It!"- Gene Ovnicek, RMF

• Hoof Balance Made Easy - Gene Ovnicek, RMF & Cody Ovnicek

• TK Slider Application (.pdf Version 730 KB) - Troy Kerr & Cody Ovnicek

Lameness Topics

• The Life Cycle of Lamintis - Gene Ovnicek, RMF

• Optimizing Laminitis Treatment by Understanding the Morphology of the Affected Hoof - Gene Onvicek, RMF & Cody Ovnicek

• Similarities Between the Chronic Laminitic Foot & the Club Foot: Hence Similar Treatment Protocols - Gene Ovnicek, RMF

*The following articles are written by indepent authors and have no financial or legal ties with Equine Digit Support System, Inc..  The information, views, and opinions expressed within the articles are those of the author's and are not necessarily representative of views or opinions of Equine Digit Support System, Inc. or its stock holders, officers, or employees.  We accept no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or opinions expressed or implied within the contents of these articles.

Independent Articles

General Topics

• Contradictions in Current Horseshoeing Theory - Pat Thacker, GPF - RJF

• "Natural Balance" or "Naturally, We Balance Everything" - Lauren DeRock, DVM

Lameness Topics

• Successful Treament of Distal Phalanx (PIII) Fractures - David Nicholls, RSS, AWCF, RFJ

• Treating Laminitis - Going the Extra Mile! - David Nicholls, RSS, AWCF, RFJ

• Challenges in Managing Horses with Metabolic Issues & Laminitis - Patty Stiller

• Treatment of Quarter Cracks & Laminitis with EDSS: A Detailed Case Study - David Nicholls, RSS, AWCF, RFJ