One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that when it comes to hoof balance, there isn't a set definition. This makes it challenging for everyone to achieve a ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe. In the wild, horses are constantly on the move and cover varying terrain, ...

A team of researchers at Michigan State University's (MSU) McPhail Equine Performance Center offers hope to horse owners facing underrun heel and flat-footed woes with a 16-month study examining the ...

“OH GEEZE! WHY are my leg muscles and hands so sore?” That’s what I asked myself the other night as I rose from my recliner. Oh yeah, I remember why. I’d been playing the part of a farrier on my ...

“No foot, no horse” is an old saying that is still true. A sound and healthy hoof is crucial to the health and function of the horse. Regular hoof care is one of the most important aspects of keeping ...

I HAD MY left knee replaced this week, which understandably left me with little energy to write Horseplay, so I want to thank Kimi Robertson for contributing to this column by sharing how well some of ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My horse’s frog has pieces that are just hanging from his hoof. I have had regular farrier visits but this happened about four weeks after the farrier was out. Why does this keep ...

SOUTH HARRISON, N.J. — The New Jersey SPCA has removed several horses belonging to Monica Thors, an equine photographer and trainer, according to the South Jersey Times. Thors has allegedly been ...