A team of researchers at Michigan State University's (MSU) McPhail Equine Performance Center offers hope to horse owners facing underrun heel and flat-footed woes with a 16-month study examining the ...

Contributing factors such as conformation, the level of weight-bearing work and general health can all play a part in hoof health. When considering barefoot trimming, arguably the best option is to ...

Should horses and similar animals wear horseshoes or go “barefoot?” It’s not a facetious question. Horse owners have strong opinions on both sides. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that nature’s own way ...

Many horses today are staying barefoot as people realize unshod feet can be healthier than having shoes on all the time. Some barefoot horses are ridden with hoof boots, but many are ridden barefoot ...

Defra, Lantra and the British Equine Veterinary Association have come together to create new recognised training standards for barefoot trimmers and equine dentists Call for recognised training for ...

Your equine athlete's performance hasn't been blue ribbon-worthy as of late. Or maybe your broodmare's gaits are looking a little off kilter. Could long toes on the hind feet be to blame? According to ...

It’s ironic given that, as a barefoot hoof trimmer, Heather has such a gentle, reassuring touch with the horses she treats, they quickly become like putty in those same hands while she carefully ...

JUST AS IT’S often said that knowledge is power, learning a new skill can be just so empowering. Hiring a farrier to trim and shoe my horses is the norm for me. At the same time, I’ve always had a ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe ...