Health · 8 min read
Seedy Toe in Horses: The Simple Fix and Long-Term Solution
Learn how to treat seedy toe in horses and address the underlying causes. A simple, practical approach to healthier hooves and long-term…
Hoofcare Articles
Articles · 5 min read
Aiming for self-trimming horse hooves
By Cynthia Cooper A self-trimming horse is a barefoot horse that wears their hooves naturally, without the intervention of tools to maintain…
Health · 1 min read
The Art and Science of Feeding Horses with Carol Layton
Feeding horses is both an art and science so Carol Layton of Balanced Equine explains how common mineral deficiencies can be solved…
Articles · 4 min read
How to Avoid Laminitis
The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high…
Hoof Care · 4 min read
How Minerals Affect Horses Hooves
By Carol Layton – Balanced Equine There are many factors that influence the type of hoof a horse will have; these include…
Horsemanship · 3 min read
Horsemanship Keys to Success for Hoof Trimmers
by Cynthia Cooper These key points apply to many situations other than hoof trimmming – for example when you are grooming. saddling,…
Hoof Care · 2 min read
Make Your Own Safe Hoof Stand
This safe and easy to make hoof stand was put together from items you can find at most recycling shops or even…
Health · 6 min read
Hoof Abscess – when being ‘kind’ is cruel
While reading the book ‘Perfect Partners’ by Kelly Marks (an excellent book by the way) I was struck by a very true…
Hoof Care · 4 min read
A CURE FOR SEEDY TOE
Seedy toe seems to be one of the most common afflictions to a horse’s hooves and can best be described as a…
Hoof Care · 2 min read
Easy Hoof Bath to Make in Minutes
With the current drought a hoof bath for daily soaking will not only keep your horse’s hooves healthy and supple, but easier…
Hoof Care · 9 min read
Donkey Hooves — A Hoof Trimmer’s Perspective © Glenn Wilson
“The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes”. The donkey and horse version of the above is,…
Health · 1 min read
Carla’s Rescue by Hoof Care Course
Fortunately for Carla, the 12 year old shetland pony mare, her condition was discovered just prior to the TAFE Hoof Care Course.…
