There is a complexed relationship between the hoof, its conformation and the forces applied to it which affects the entire […]
High-Low Hoof Conformation – Farriery and Whole Horse Relevance Read Post »
The physiological effect of poor conformation and hoof morphology on the wider skeletal system of the horse is a highly
Disordered Physiology and Hoof Morphology – The Chicken and the Egg Read Post »
The potential uses for thermography in equestrian care have been outlined historically, as far back as Von Schweinitz (1999) its
Ligaments are short fibrous connective tissues which connect bone to bone or cartilage, farriery can have huge potential influences on
Equine Powders and Potions- Fact or Fable? The list of supplements, herbal remedies, powders and potions is almost endless, tales
The digit is on the end of the limb, the limb is attached to the body and all this weight
The Bearing Surface- Creating optimal basal support Read Post »
Our understanding of laminitis is changing and developing but one thing is clear, it can be a debilitating disease and
Introduction “No Foot, No Horse!” what does that mean? Originally it came from the cavalry, you needed the hoof of
Introduction The navicular apparatus is designed to dissipate force between the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon (DDFT) and the third phalanx
The potential benefits of vibration therapy have been long studied, in 1867 Gustav Zander created a series of weights and
Introduction Lameness diagnosis is not a straightforward process, it requires both skill and experience, firstly recognising the lame limb, identifying
When a horse is experiencing pain when bearing weight on a particular limb it will naturally look to reduce the
