Winter Hoof Treatment for Horses

Are you and your horse’s hooves prepared for winter temperatures? A healthy horse’s hoof can withstand winter temperatures very well, but if your horse has hoof problems, the cold can…

Painting Those Toes

hoof dressing or oil like Hooflex® Therapeutic Conditioner Liquidor Hooflex® All Natural Dressing and Conditioneris a good way to condition and protect the exterior of the sole, frog and hoof

Get Ringbone Pain Under Control

…uneven joint loading and risk of soft tissue tears (joint capsule, tendons, ligaments). Hoof Care:Poorly balanced hooves that cause the horse to land on one side of the hoof more…

Your Horse Care Starter Kit

…also need to be prepared for basic wound care (gentle soap, clean bucket and sponge, triple antibiotic ointment), hoof abscesses (Vetrap, rolled cotton, duct tape, ichthammol), leg and body swellings…

On Guard Against Lameness

…veterinary bills, greater comfort for your horse, and more of those carefree weekend trail rides. Here are five ways to guard against lameness. 1. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSE?S JOINTS…

Horse Journal 2012 Index

…Road Crossing 4/12 p12 Slopes, Steep 10/12 p12 Steel-Toed Boots 2/12 p10 Trailer Tying 11/12 p12 Summer Care Fly Armor 8/12 p12 Fly Control 5/12 p13 Hoof Care 6/12 p15…

Horse Boarding Options

…a suitable boarding facility. Types of boarding facility There are several different boarding arrangements available, from full-care?in a commercial barn to self-care.?You will need to weigh the savings made with…