With that in mind, Grenager outlined the hoof anatomy involved for the horse owners in attendance at the 2012 Laminitis Conference. So, how do these structures work together and, in the case of ...

A free educational video that examines the physiology of the equine hoof and demonstrates proper care and shoeing techniques is now available. "The Hoof: Inside and Out" is offered online and as ...

Working with 1,000-pound animals is not easy; half the time the shoer is bent over working on the hoof, and the ... you must always be aware of horse kicks and bites. Gleeson views his work much as an ...

Hoof trimming: how it’s done Before the farrier arrives, make sure your horse’s hooves are clean and dry. This applies to the whole leg, so that they don’t have to hold wet, muddy legs. The ...