
Moisture and Your Horse’s Hoof
Wet feet are a common problem Poor hoof quality can be the result of multiple factors, including poor nutrition, lack...
» View ArticleWet feet are a common problem Poor hoof quality can be the result of multiple factors, including poor nutrition, lack...
» View ArticleProviding proper nutrition for your horse is one of the most basic ways to ensure his well-being. High-quality forage and...
» View ArticleWinter can be a challenging time of year for horses with a past history of laminitis. Horses who have suffered...
» View ArticleCareful management of your horse year-round will help ensure that he remains healthy during drought conditions. In the short-term future,...
» View ArticleIt is that time of the year—the cold, gray winter is transforming into a warm, sunny spring and the grass...
» View ArticleIn the wet winter months when snow and rain turn dirt to mud, make it a daily habit to remove...
» View ArticleEquine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
» View ArticleWhat do you do when your insulin-resistant horse needs supplements but isn’t getting a substantial amount of feed to put...
» View ArticleBiotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement. And...
» View ArticleIt is that time of the year again, when grass pastures can be unsafe for at-risk horses! Grazing management is...
» View ArticleKer-A-Form is a scientifically formulated coat and hoof supplement that is named after one of the tissues it was developed to nourish “keratin.” Keratin is the fibrous protein that forms the main structural component of hair and hooves. Without healthy keratin, hooves and hair grow slowly and become dull, dry, and brittle. The combination of nutrients found in Ker-A-Form support keratin as well as multiple other components that make up healthy skin, hair, and hooves.
» View ArticleOn the track, constant exercise, frequent shoeing, and the demands of racing can put a lot of stress on Thoroughbreds’ hooves. Bad feet can lead to other issues, such as sore backs and hocks.
» View ArticleWhen treating laminitis, cooling the hoof wall to between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit for 48 to 72 hours can...
» View ArticleA horse’s hoof takes about a year to completely replace itself. One of the first signs of inadequate nutrition is a dry, dull hair coat and cracked hooves. When problems crop up it takes time to fix them. To ensure soundness and decrease your horse’s downtime, it is best to be proactive when it comes to hoof maintenance.
» View ArticleA healthy horse has healthy hooves, click here to read more. Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php...
» View ArticleWhat is laminitis? Laminitis occurs when the tissues that connect the coffin bone to the hoof wall, called the laminae,...
» View ArticleHave you ever come across “lecithin” while scrutinizing the ingredient list of a favorite supplement? Have you wondered why lecithin...
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