Hoof Care
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Your Horse May Be Trying To Warn You He Has A Serious Hoof Disease With This Ingenious Behavior
Posted by sierra on 22 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: Hoof Care, Horse Diseases
If you’ve owned horses for even a few months, you’ve probably discovered just how smart they really are. They certainly let you know what they’re thinking and feeling. And they do it in some rather creative ways. But this ingenious behavior could be your horse’s way of warning you he has a serious hoof disease. And if you know the warning signs, you can catch this disease in its early stages…and save your horse from a lot of pain.
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What Most Horseshoes Don't Protect. And What You Need To Do After Every Ride.
Posted by sierra on 16 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: Hoof Care
The horseshoe is a wonderful invention. It protects your horse’s feet by putting a half inch of steel between his delicate hoof and the hard ground. The problem with horseshoes is they only encircle the perimeter of the hoof, leaving the inner portion of exposed. So if your horse steps on a sharp object, he could easily damage his foot. If left untreated, your horse could go lame. And unrideable. To avoid this problem, here are some things you should do… Continue Reading »
horse horse hoof horseshoesHorse Hoof Care: How To Make Sure He's Always Ready To Ride
Posted by sierra on 10 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: Hoof Care, Horse Tack
Your horse’s hooves bear his entire weight. Good hoof care is crucial for overall health of your horse. Regular hoof maintenance will help you ensure that you can notice and take care of any problems for your horse - before they become major health threats. Continue Reading »
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