As sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine and cysteine are important hoof structure building blocks, particularly of keratin and cell envelope proteins that create cornified hoof wall.

The team believes that the frog of the horse’s hoof evolved independently of the side toes. This unique structure provides the animal with both traction and shock absorption during movement.

The coffin bone isn’t the thing moving in cases of coffin bone rotation; the horse’s hoof capsule is. The distinction matters ...

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 ...

This video features full farrier and hoof restoration processes, showcasing the techniques and tools used in each restoration ...

Prevention Horse owners can't necessarily keep their horses from getting hurt, so it might be difficult to actually prevent hoof cracks.

Clean cuts, calm horse — there's something mesmerizing about precision hoof trimming. Dad jumps overboard to save daughter ...

The sulphur bearing amino acids, of which one is methionine, are important for the structure of the hoof wall. Hoof wall also has a high proportion of zinc at 136 parts per million (ppm). Looking at ...

Are you looking for the best hoof supplements for horses? Check out this comprehensive round-up to help you work out what might be best for your horse ...

To understand what may affect the quality of horn in a horse's feet it seems prudent to understand what that hoof is composed of. Studies into the composition of hoof wall have shown that hoof wall is ...