The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Similar to what is occurring with humans and companion animals, farriers and veterinarians are seeing more overweight horses. In fact, studies have shown as many as 50% of horses are overweight. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Nikki Wahl-Seto says ridges in the feet change with every major nutritional change. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
A recent National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) revealed that 38% of horses taking part were recorded as suffering from health problems and one-third (32.9%) were categorized as lame.
Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Mirroring the epidemic in humans, equine obesity continues to grow at an alarming rate. Studies show that almost 50% of horses are considered overweight or obese in developed nations such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Most laminitis is caused by an elevation of insulin as a result of metabolic conditions such as equine metabolic syndrome and PPID (equine Cushing’s disease). Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
While horses, ponies, donkeys and mules may develop laminitis on diets based on either hay or pasture, the cause isn’t fructan or hind gut acidosis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Horses are at increased risk for laminitis when grass begins to grow in the spring and provides abundant forage that is high in moisture and carbohydrates but low in fiber. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Rich Lomen and Nate Stener need a warm, dry, efficient farrier rig to shoe 550 sport horses in frigid Minnesota. Their solution is a Dodge Ram 2500 ProMaster outfitted by Bay Horse Innovations.
The High Plains Farrier Association will conduct a horseshoeing demonstration and roundtable discussions Jan. 31, 2023, at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, S.D. Jake Stonefield, CJF; Allan Voeller, CJF, APF-I; Amanda Marohl; and Mark Jakopak will be among the farriers conducting demonstrations.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.