My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
The 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 MoreThe old adage “no hoof, no horse” accurately sums up the fact that a horse’s soundness is highly dependent on the quality of its feet. That’s why I treat my farrier like royalty! Interestingly, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown has been plagued by problems with his front feet. Problems that have repeatedly sidelined him from […]
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