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 thi… ...

If you plan to step up your riding routine—for a busy showing season, longer trail rides or other more intensive ...

The team believes that the frog of the horse’s hoof evolved independently of the side toes. This unique structure provides the animal with both traction and shock absorption during movement.

The frog and hoof rim can then lock onto the surface and won’t slip as the horse takes his opposite foot off the ground. Weighty issues Breed and conformation have a huge influence on frog size ...

The hoof is composed of a number of regions, including the wall, sole, frog, and the white line. The hoof wall bears most of the horse's weight and is most vulnerable to wear and trauma.

Thrush will never resolve unless the hoof hygiene is good. A damaged frog is the perfect entry point for the bacteria that cause tetanus, so ensure that the horse has adequate protection against this.

However, if a horse already has thrush when pads are applied, the condition can worsen if improper packing is used. Steve ...

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 ...

"The frog of the horse's hoof evolved independently of the side toes as a unique structure providing shock absorption and traction during locomotion," explains lead author Alan Vincelette, a ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) -- This year our area has seen record breaking rain fall -- and it's causing problems for horses. All the moisture in the air and on the ground can lead to thrush - a ...

“No hoof, no horse,” said Robert Head, a Farrier who lives in Havilah. Head knows the value of keeping hooves healthy. “You go with what the horse gives you to work with, you don’t try to ...