The world's most extensive study into the effect of arena surfaces on the orthopedic health of sport horses in the seven FEI disciplines and in racing has been published by the FEI.
From the time of Secretariat's death due to laminitis in 1989 to present day, there have been significant advances made. The goal of this year's the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot was to balance presentations of the latest scientific research and practical information.
Cornell University Chief of Farrier Services Steve Kraus explains what the WiDTH protocol is and how it can help you determine whether a horse should be shod or go barefoot.
Cornell University Chief of Farrier Services Steve Kraus explains what the WiDTH protocol is and how it can help you determine whether a horse should be shod or go barefoot.
A review of the literature on how laminitis develops was recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal. The authors looked at the literature concerning the various experimental models of laminitis, the mechanisms for inflammatory (sepsis) and metabolic (endocrinopathy) laminitis and how contralateral limb laminitis and pasture-associated laminitis might fit into these forms of disease.
In this interview filmed at the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, Dr. Lisa Lancaster of Denver, Colo., shares her views regarding directing further research into the super-sound horse and varying degrees of soundness.
Researchers funded by the Animal Health Foundation (AHF) announced that they have made a major breakthrough in understanding how the insulin form of laminitis occurs
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.