Electromagnetic stimulation treatments have become popular for their ability to reduce pain in humans, but they might offer therapeutic value for horses as well.
The University of Kentucky (UK) will be renovating existing space to create a new equine surfaces and safety laboratory with the help of a $100,000 donation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Assn. (NTRA) Charities. Director of UK Ag Equine Programs Mick Peterson will be overseeing the project.
In a recent study conducted at Utrecht University, Dr. Janneke Sleutjens and her team discovered that thermoplastic, glue-on frog-support shoes improve the gait and comfort of obese ponies.
Read this abstract from a study by researchers at Western Kentucky University and York Farrier Service introducing a new method of evaluating hoof pressure on different surfaces.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.