Laminitis - A General Overview
Introduction: You will often see the terms “laminitis” and “founder” used interchangeably, however it is important to note that they are...
Navicular Related Lameness
Navicular Syndrome/Disease: It is speculated that Navicular Syndrome is responsible for about 1/3 of all chronic forelimb lameness in...
Guidelines for Effectively Dealing with Hoof Distortions and Lameness
The information contained within these notes will help simplify many issues that pertained to lateral/medial hoof balance, dorsal/palmar...
Management and Treatment Options for Pigeon-Toed Horses
Introduction Horses that are pigeon-toed and/or base narrow are frequently seen to have lameness and gait fault issues. Ring bone,...
Basic Principles of Natural Balance
The skills and understanding that are required for the overall practice of hoof care in horses covers a broad spectrum. From...
Recognizing, Evaluating & Understanding Hoof Distortions and How it Relates to Lameness
There are many common factors connected with lower limb lameness (LLL). Horses that are driven or ridden in a straight line are less...
How Hoof Form Relates to Hoof Function
I think most hoof care practitioners would agree that preventing lameness is much easier than treating lameness. Hoof distortion is...
Challenges in Managing Horses with Metabolic Issues and Laminitis
Part 1: The Complicated Underlying Problems Laminitis is a devastating condition in which the laminae of the hoof become diseased or...
Successful Treatment of Distal Phalanx (PIII) Fractures
Fractures of the Distal Phalanx (DP) are not a rare event, although many farriers and vets may complete their career without ever...
Treatment of Quarter Cracks & Laminitis - Case Study
I was presented this case on 20th May, 2000. The horse was a warm blood mare 15:3 hands high, her job is dressage, at grand prix level....
