Hoof care is one of the most important elements of horse care and keeping them sound and well, from the moment they are a ...

Kraus recommends applying a commercial thrush medication and then sprinkling copper sulfate powder on the horse’s frog and sole before inserting the hoof packing. He adds that horses with ...

– Soggy hooves in ShartlesvilleDear Soggy hooves: Thrush is a bacterial infection of the underside of the horse’s hoof […] Skip to content.

If thrush has affected deeper, sensitive tissues of the hoof and causes further signs such as lameness, swelling, heat and inflammation, your vet may consider the use of topical antibiotics. In ...

Farrier Ben Benson AWCF describes six common hoof problems to look out for next time you are cleaning horses’ hooves ... Horses with thrush often show no signs of lameness, ... You may like ...

Treating Hoof Rot. Treating hoof rot is pretty simple. You’ll need a pair of hoof shears, a damp cloth and Hoof n’ Heel. Hoof n’ Heel is one of many treatments out there for thrush.

OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. (WDRB) -- For every horse -- especially racehorses -- having a horseshoe that fits is imperative. That’s where a farrier comes in to make sure each horseshoe gets its hoof ...

A carriage driver has been accused of altering a hoof brand to make a 22-year-old draft horse with a breathing ailment appear to be a healthier horse nearly half its age. Frank Luo branded the wron… ...

Alexander McQueen's new "hoof boots," which feature calf hair and silk ponytails, have divided virtual fashionistas, seeing some love the horsey look while other compare the shoes to "Shrek and ...

The footwear for ladies who want to stand out at the races - or look like Narnia's Mr Tumnus - features an imitation hoof made from carbon fibre and up to 5,000 individual horse hairs.