Laminitis Prevention
It’s that time again when us hoofcare professionals start to feel a bit frustrated — because we’re seeing more horses come up sore, and in many cases, it’s completely preventable.…
It’s that time again when us hoofcare professionals start to feel a bit frustrated — because we’re seeing more horses come up sore, and in many cases, it’s completely preventable.…
In 2007, I purchased a thoroughbred called Maurice. He was a beautiful big chestnut that I bought on a whim—without considering his age or anything else. He was just so…
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on why I chose to become a barefoot trimmer. It all began when I lost a horse to PPID/Cushing’s, which led to catastrophic founder. I felt…
Laminitis is often a symptom of mechanical issues, systemic problems, or, most commonly, endocrine disorders such as PPID (e.g., Cushing’s Disease) or EMS (i.e., Insulin Resistance). You’ll often hear me…
Seedy toe (also known as white line disease) is the bain of every hoof professional’s existence! It’s an invasion of anaerobic pathogens invading the inner hoof wall and/or white line…