Tag: hoof health

15 Aug 2022

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Why Horses lose Shoes

It can be frustrating to be on a ride only to discover that your horse has lost a shoe. You often must wait days for a farrier to arrive to resolve the issue, resulting in lots of wasted riding potential. Lost shoes are also more than just an inconvenience. When your horse loses a shoe, […]

03 Feb 2022

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Six Steps to Healthy Horse Hooves

Your horse’s hooves require regular care to keep them strong and healthy. Nutrition, environmental elements, turnout frequency, riding terrain, horseshoes, and heredity factors all play a role in hoof health and growth. While some horses do experience lifelong issues such as thin soles, or hoof walls prone to cracking, there are ways to keep your […]