Tag Archives: hoof care

November 2022 – Mid Month Update

How to have a healthy happy horse with Dr. Madalyn Ward Does your Metal horse have sore heels? The Metal horse temperament is generally strong and tough but their achilles heel is – their heels. The Metal horse has a tendency to contracted, sore heels. Confirmation can play a part as many Metal horses have … Continue Reading »

Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter October 2014

October 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Three ways to know if your horse has a bruise or hoof abscess Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 10 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health: Three ways to know if your horse has a bruise or hoof abscess 2. Engage With … Continue Reading »

Chronic Horse Laminitis: The Road Back to Health

This is an article I wrote a while back on managing chronic laminitis, and it highlights some basic management issues that are always important when dealing with a horse with chronic laminitis. I deal with a lot of these horses on a regular basis, so it seems like a good time to bring this topic … Continue Reading »