Flexor tendon

Dig Deeper When Tackling Inflammation

Examining the hoof, diet, gut health and stress can bring clarity

By Tom Schell posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Hoof balance and proper shoeing or trimming are part of what you do daily, assisting each horse not only in comfort but also performance through movement.

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Hoof Beats: In Suspense

By Steve Stanley posted on April 21, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

In my last two articles, I started discussions about lower limb function. Having written about the superficial and deep flexor tendons, I believe it would be a mistake not to bring the suspensory ligament (SL) into this series.

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[Video] Building A Leg Brace

December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing

Farrier Allan Voeller shows the steps he used to build a brace for a horse suffering from lacerated deep digital flexor tendon.

Managing Navicular Syndrome In Horses

January 8, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

A short, choppy stride; standing with one foot pointed ahead of the other; forefoot lameness that’s easily seen on hard ground or when the horse is moving on a circle; increased stumbling. These are all common signs in a horse with navicular syndrome, defined as discomfort in the front heel area related to pain around the navicular bone or the tendons and other structures in the navicular area.

Think Before You Wedge Those Heels

Without proper supporting structures, you may cause further damage to the palmar aspect of the foot you’re trying to help

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Before making the decision to raise the heels of a horse, farriers should ask themselves two questions:

Stumbling — Not Always An Easy Fix

Most of the time, it’s not even a shoeing problem

By Bob Smith posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Farriers often hear clients say, “My horse stumbled, so my trainer said to tell you to rocker the toes.”

Latest Hoof-Care Ideas From Vet Meeting

Check out these footcare ideas from December’s annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

A recent study by Mark Martinelli indicates toe grabs do not appear to have any adverse impact on catastrophic racing injuries among Quarter Horses.

Tender Loving Footcare Needed with Older Horses

Reduced physical activity along with serious digestive system changes often lead to serious problems with deteriorating hooves with aging horses

By Loretta Sorenson posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Anatomy

It’s not at all unusual to see declining hoof conditions in older horses as the natural aging process takes its toll on equine body condition.

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Farriery for the Young Horse

Proper hoof care in the first weeks of a foal’s life is essential

May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming

Among the many factors that dictate the success of the foal as a sales yearling or a mature athlete are decisions and management concerning feet and limbs during the first few months of life.

IHCS Door Prize Opens Door To The "Idea Store"

Winner shares what she learned from podiatry team at Rood & Riddle

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

For the past 2 years, one of the door prizes at the International Hoof-Care Summit has been the chance for an attendee to spend a week at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., with equine veterinarian Scott Morrison and his podiatry crew.

Articles Tagged with ''flexor tendon''

Dig Deeper When Tackling Inflammation

Hoof Beats: In Suspense

[Video] Building A Leg Brace

Managing Navicular Syndrome In Horses

Think Before You Wedge Those Heels

Stumbling — Not Always An Easy Fix

Latest Hoof-Care Ideas From Vet Meeting

Tender Loving Footcare Needed with Older Horses

Farriery for the Young Horse

IHCS Door Prize Opens Door To The "Idea Store"

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