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In this video we discuss ideal posture and hoof proportions and why this is important to the well-being and soundness of the horse

Hoof scoring is perhaps the most important tool in the integrative and PRO-Active equine podiatrists tool box. Hoof scoring is critical...

Hoof Boots are just one potential intervention to help create and maintain healthy hoof ideals and posture in horses. Used appropriately,...

This really is the starting point in any assessment of the horse and posture and we will refer to these before providing any...

The common practice of trimming heels short in order to achieve an idea of "ideal" (healthy ground contact for the frog) contributes to...

...as demonstrated here in this challenging case. We apply healthy hoof guidelines to assess the current balance and decide on...

A truly integrative approach considers all aspects influential in well-being and resilience. As non-farriers, our choices of interventions are somewhat limited, but it also means we have become experts in what we do - but we also fully appreciate the limitations of trimming alone.

‘LONG TOES’ are usually LOW PALMAR P3 ANGLES and places the horse at GREATER RISK of INJURY, TRAUMA, DISEASE AND INFECTION! When I am...

The answer is A LOT! Simply put, a comfortable horse with comfortable body and balanced hooves will stand relaxed, without tension and...

Knowing how the hoof capsule relates to the inner foot, limb and horse at any point of the horse’s stride, the influence of the rider, the environment (today and in the future) all weighed against the current capabilities of a horse are one thing....