Journal

Journal

Horse Bathing Basics

A good bath keeps your horse clean, comfortable and healthy when you do it right. Here is the full process, from gathering…

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Handling Horse Sole Bruises

A sole bruise can leave a horse sore and unwilling to move. Learn what causes one, how to spot it, and what…

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Do Hoof Sealants Help?

Hoof sealants help hooves cope with too much or too little moisture, but they are no cure-all. Here is how they work…

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What Hoof Oil Actually Does

Hoof oil moisturizes, protects and adds shine to your horse’s hooves. Here is what it does, when to use it, and how…

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Summer Hoof Hazards

Summer is wonderful for horses, with long days, green pastures, and plenty of sunshine for riding, but the season also puts hooves…

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Winter Hoof Care Advice

Wear the same shoes all year, through scorching heat, freezing cold, rain, and snow, and you’d be miserable. Your horse’s hooves face…

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Feeding for Strong Hooves

Try walking all day in shoes that are cracked, falling apart, or plain uncomfortable. Horses’ hooves are their built-in shoes, and what…

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Keeping Hooves Crack-Free

Your horse’s hooves are like your own fingernails, only super-sized and super-strong. They let the horse run, jump, and carry itself everywhere…

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Hoof Packing Basics

Your horse’s hooves work like your own feet, only harder: they carry the whole body and take every bump from running and…

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Everyday Hoof Care

Hooves are the foundation of your horse’s health, so daily maintenance matters. Imagine walking or running all day on sore feet, and…

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