Like many equine veterinarians and farriers, Jay Merriam says his work was his only hobby for many years.

Low, underrun or collapsed heels affecting the health of the foot or as a cause of lameness has been well documented in the front limbs.

Because of its association with laminitis, insulin resistance will be critical to the health of many horses as they are turned out on pasture this spring.

At first glance, a toe grab seems like a very little thing. Even the toe grab on a Quarter Horse racing plate (the highest type of toe grab) is less than 1/3-inch high.