Dear Dr. Vittoria: My horse had a hoof abscess for over a week before it finally broke out. How long do you soak them before getting concerned? – Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Hoof abscesses usually form ...

The horse’s hoof is a fantastic piece of biological engineering, but it does face a number of challenges, especially when moisture is involved. Ricky Farr MRCVS gives some helpful tips on how to keep ...

Managing horses goes hand in hand with managing ailments. While some horse health problems are relatively quick and simple to treat, others are more difficult and tedious. Often, foot problems fall ...

NZPWHS copy Purchased from the SIL Wildlife Conservation Endowment. Useful anatomical terms -- Exterior hoof anatomy : coronary band and hoof wall -- Exterior hoof anatomy : solar view -- Interior ...

Hoof care is one of the most important elements of horse care and keeping them sound and well, from the moment they are a ...