Hoof Care
Ask a Pro: Brad Barkmeyer
Everyone in the equine world has their own secret sauce for all things horse care related. We asked our featured professional Brad Barkmeyer what his go to strategies are.
Puncture Wounds in the Foot
Your horse’s feet are vulnerable to whatever may be on the ground, and a puncture wound can be deadly.
Seven Worst Mistakes in Equine Hoof Care
Take aim against seven common hoof-care mistakes that can put your horse’s health and soundness at risk.
30 Is the New 20 for Senior Horses
Advances in equine health care have extended the potential lifespan of senior horses. What you should expect as yours grows older?
Hoof Care Makes the Horse
Use Ken McNabb's tips for hoof care and trail-prep tips for a safe, fun trail ride.
Healthy, Strong Hoofs
Does your horse have hoof problems? Review basic management strategies first, then consider the additional help your horse’s feet may need.
Best Shoeing Method for Low Heels?
A fix for underrun heels depends on the horse’s unique circumstances and the skill of the farrier.
Vet's Top 10 Mud Tips
Don’t get stuck with a muddy, messy, unhealthy living space for your horse this winter. Learn top tips for mud control from a veterinarian who’s seen it all.
Painting Those Toes
Hoof dressings serve a number of purposes, including one that might surprise you!
Strategies for 'Going Bare'
Making the transition from shod to barefoot is about to get easier, especially for the toughest cases.
Winter Training: More Help
Check out these extra resources for the "Winter Time? Tune-Up Time!" article in the February 2012 issue.
Hoof Boots Hit the Trail
Hoof boots look funky. Hoof boots muffle the age-old sound of hoofbeats on the trail. Most cost more than 10 times the cost of a pair of steel horseshoes. Yet horse owners are booting up their horses and hitting the trail to experiment with temporary hoof protection for trail riding.
