My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
It’s been two weeks now since Kroni officially went barefoot as we wait for his feet to grow out. Poor guy has been ouchy, for sure. But I’m relieved to see that the hoof that’s left has been holding up well. There’s no additional chipping or cracking. To him more more comfortable, I’ve been treating […]
Read MoreLast week, during the torrential thunderstorm that swept through the area, one of my horses managed to pull both front shoes. After a spring that was characterized by alternating wet (think standing in mud) and dry, his feet weren’t in great shape. For the last two shoeing cycles, my farrier had patched his feet together […]
Read MoreThe first time my horse had an abscess I thought he’d broken a leg. He was standing in his field holding up his leg, refusing to put any weight on it. I panicked. I called my (then) vet who came out and ran a battery of tests, including x-rays. Then my farrier showed up, snorted, […]
Read MoreWhile looking for the best price for a new Easyboot Bare, I came across a great website for anyone looking for hoof boots: Hoof Boot Swap. This site offers people who have bought hoof boots that are the wrong size the chance to resell the boots and it offers a comprehensive listing of available hoof […]
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