Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are directly linked. By Christa Lesté-Lasserre; March 6, 2013 ...

If they are parallel, the hoof has a proper hoof-pastern axis. However, the pastern might have a steeper (more vertical) angle than the hoof (a broken-back HPA) or vice versa (a broken-forward HPA).

It’s important to formulate a plan with your hoof-care team to manage and correct these issues, promote healthy hoof wall growth going forward and keep your horse sound. Thin Soles and Walls ...

Proper horse shoeing promotes a healthy foot, biomechanical efficiency and, ultimately, a sound horse. This includes proper balance, breakover, trimming and shoe placement/choice. Nearly 75 ...

The hoof continually grows, like human fingernails, to compensate for normal wear and tear. Under natural conditions, horses’ feet wear about the same rate they grow, but the confined horse’s ...

JUST AS IT’S often said that knowledge is power, learning a new skill can be just so empowering. Hiring a farrier to trim and shoe my horses is the norm for me. At the same time, I’ve always had a ...

Proper hoof care is essential to any domesticated horse's overall comfort and health, but the question of whether a horse need shoes depends on the individual animal. Horse owners use shoes for ...