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The key principle to remember when assessing the needed hoof care for a horse: A horses hoof care is dependent on the whole bodies health / Improper hoof care will affect the horses overall health. The old adage, of No Hoof, No Horse! may be an oversimplification, but it is very true. The topics gathered here are related to the most common issues concerning hoof care.
The care and well being of a horse is dependent on regular hoof care maintenance. This will include various tasks for the horse owner as well as regular visits from a competent Farrier. The topics contained within this section are related to general maintenance guidelines.
The horses hoof may develop various conditions that are considered a disease of the hoof. The topics contained herein are directly related to the various hoof diseased conditions.
A horse's life is one of intermittent bursts of high-speed equine activity. Hoof injuries are a common problem to deal with. Gathered into this section are topics on various hoof injuries. |
A horses health is dependent upon a multitude of various factors such as feed/nutrition, living conditions, genetic influence, etc.. , but one of the MOST important factors to consider is the care of a horses hooves.