Horse Hoof Problems – Veterinarians and Farriers Working Together
Every horse owner dreads the day when they will have to manage a hoof problem. It is a wonder that a 1200-pound ...
Hoof Care Takes a Team Approach
Veterinarians play a role on your team but in the area of hoof care, a skilled, knowledgeable farrier is invaluable. Farriers are ...
My Horse Has Thrush, But Isn’t Lame. Do I Need To Worry About It?
Short answer is, yes. While thrush is not an equine emergency and your horse may not be lame,it shouldn’t be ignored. Thrush ...
Tips for Winter Hoof Care
Many know the saying “No foot, no horse.” Therefore, it is essential that you take extra precautions to ensure your horse’s feet ...
What Is Quittor In Horses?
Quittor refers to damage to the collateral cartilage (sidebones) of the hoof. This condition generally occurs after an injury. Cartilage has minimal ...
Navicular Disease in Horses and Nerving with Dr. Rich Hartman
Navicular disease is a degenerative disease that affects the horse’s heel. The disease has long been thought to be caused by the ...
Quarter Cracks: Causes & Repairing Techniques
What are Quarter Cracks? Quarter cracks are a break in the hoof wall that can develop anywhere along the quarter of the ...
Farrier Clinic is a Perfect Fit for Horse Community
We’ve all heard that it takes a village to do just about anything. Well, here at Mid-Rivers we believe the horse community ...
How does pasture cause lamintis?
Fructans and starch are not responsible for most cases of laminitis, Dr Teresa Hollands told delegates at the Laminitis Awareness 2010 seminar ...
Laminitis Conference
The Animal Health Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Horses! The Animal Health Foundation (AHF) will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, ...