Articles by Susan Kauffmann - 9 results
Hoof Care
How to Get Rid of Chronic Thrush
Have you tried everything you can think of to rid your horse’s hooves of thrush, but it just keeps coming back? Learn how to conquer chronic thrush.
Hoof Care
What is Retained Sole?
Hoof expert Susan Kauffmann explains how to tell the difference between excess sole and flat feet, and what to do about this retained sole.
Hoof Care
How Often Should a Horse’s Feet be Trimmed?
How often a horse’s feet should be trimmed depends on a number of factors, but there are some general rules of thumb. Find out what will work for your horse
Hoof Care
How to Prevent Stone Bruises
There are a number of reasons why a horse would be prone to repeated bruising on the bottom of the foot. Find out how to prevent bruises.
Hoof Care
Preventing Snowballs
Compacted snowballs and ice in horses’ hooves can result in bruised soles and abscesses, and they also make horses dangerously prone to slipping.
Hoof Care
Assessing Hoof Angles
Hoof expert Susan Kauffmann describes three hoof angles you should know to help keep your horse sound. Learn how to identify and assess them.
Health
Dealing with Superficial Equine Hoof Cracks
Equine hoof cracks are common in the spring. Some are superficial, while others can be full thickness, which can be painful and become infected.
Hoof Care
7 Questions to Ask Before Transitioning Your Horse to Barefoot
More horse owners are choosing to let their horses go barefoot these days. Here are seven questions to ask before you make the switch.
Hoof Care
How to Choose the Right Hoof Boot for Your Horse
Get advice on selecting the right style of hoof boots to protect your barefoot horse’s hooves from rugged terrain, and on long distance rides.
latest news
