The Truth About Equine Abscesses- Part Two
Submitted by Patricia Morgan Wagner, Hoof Rehabilitation SpecialistThere is no actual treatment for an abscess once the white line has been invaded. The condition has to run its course. Epsom salt or vinegar soaks...
The Truth About Equine Hoof Abscesses – Part One
Submitted by Patricia Morgan Wagner, Hoof Rehabilitation SpecialistHoof abscesses can be much more serious than most of us realize. Abscesses usually are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, mistreated and cause our horses unnecessary suffering, loss of use...
Using the EasyShoe for Abscesses
Submitted by Christina Krueger, From Hoof to HeartMick who is affectionately known as "Little Kick" for reasons soon to be described is a 12 year-old Thoroughbred Westphalian cross. He is the smallest horse in...
Laminitis And The Laminar Wedge: Take It Or Leave It
Laminitis is one of the biggest hoof problems we encounter as hoof care providers. I have studied laminitis for the past 12 years extensively, presenting on laminitis at the Laminitis Conference in Florida and...
When Your Frog is Down: Repairing Prolapsed Frogs
A prolapsed frog is where the frog, sensitive frog, and digital cushion have fallen below the height of the wall in the heels, basically the heel arch collapses. This is more than just a...
Life During Founder Rehab
Submitted by Christin Ganey DavisI was introduced to the barefoot and booting way of life in a very unexpected way. Our dressage horse, Chase, escaped from the barn with his sidekick during the night. Somehow, Chase...
A Quick Curricular of Navicular
“Navicular” is a dreaded word. It is often not discussed unless the conversation addresses navicular syndrome or another disheartening hoof ailment. While navicular syndrome may be frightening, the navicular bone is a good thing!...
Every Hoof Has A Story
We’ve all heard the joke, “Talk to the hoof!” But what we really need to do is listen to the hoof. Every horse’s hoof has a story to tell. If you look and listen,...
When Abscess Goes Untreated – The Sequestrum
If you own horses, chances are good that at some point either you or someone you know spent many hours tending to an abscess. An abscess is collection of pus in an area of...
Turn Your Paddock into a Paradise
As April rolls around each year in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, I can’t help but say to myself as I look out onto my lush green pasture; “What’s the point?”, if I can’t...