SubscribeGift a Sub
Enable cache 100
Categories: Horse Illustrated

Hoof Essentials

Hoof care is one of a horse owner’s biggest concerns. And with good reason. The age old cliché “No hoof, no horse” has proven to be one of the most astute observations ever made. I’ve learned this the hard way after owning horses that have suffered from a variety of lamenesses.



Of course understanding the importance of proper hoof care and determining whether your horse is getting it are two completely different things. Most horse owners have come to understand the value of appropriate hoof care, but we don’t know how to recognize it.



Fortunately, experts on the topic of hoof care are more willing than ever to share their wisdom with horse owners. Their goal is to educate owners, so we can become the best advocates for our horses’ hooves.

**For the full article, pick up the June 2007 issue of HORSE ILLUSTRATED.**

Do  you like this excerpt? Subscribe Now to read more like it.


Click Here
 to see the HorseChannel Exclusive to this article.

Audrey Pavia

Audrey Pavia is a freelance writer and the author of Horses for Dummies. She lives in Norco, Calif., with her two registered Spanish Mustangs, Milagro and Rio.

View Comments

Recent Posts

Equine Affaire Massachusetts 2024: Four Days Just Isn’t Enough!

The crisp New England autumn air was filled with excitement as Equine Affaire returned to the Eastern States Exposition in…

7 hours ago

A Royal Wrap: 2024 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Synopsis

Things have gone quiet now in Toronto at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds on the waterfront of Lake Ontario after…

7 hours ago

Vet Adventures: Lady Catherine de Bourgh

It was late on a Saturday when the photo popped up on my phone. It was a laceration at the…

2 days ago

Ultimate Guide to Ulcers

Equine ulcers are a significant concern for many horse owners. Ulcers can affect all types of horses and have a…

6 days ago

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Vision of Elias

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the…

7 days ago

Fall Equestrian Gear Round-Up

It’s full-on fall here in western Pennsylvania. As the leaves change, the air turns crisp, and the puddles in my…

1 week ago