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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 horse's hooves. The key principle to remember when assessing the needed hoof care for a horse: There are many factors to consider in hoof care - a horse's hoof care is dependent on the whole bodies health, as well, improper hoof care will affect the horse's overall health. The old adage, of No Hoof, No Horse! may be an oversimplification, but it is very true. There are many horse issues that may come upon the horse care giver's attention. As such, the topics gathered here are related to the most common issues concerning hoof care, and the intricacies found therein.
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.
Hoof Injuries 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.
Horse Shoeing Horseshoeing is a skill practiced by qualified farriers. There are many many many, lets say that again, many - variances to the completed job in this trade. Topics are related to the various issues that may come up in relation to the nailing/gluing of a horseshoe to a horses hoof.
Horse Trimming The proper trimming of a horses hoof is a very complex issue, also a skill practiced by qualified farriers. The topics contained herein will relate directly to the removing of the extra hoof surface a horse will grow over time.
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