Hoof Care

As the saying goes, no hoof, no horse. You can learn more about hoof-care for the dressage horse here.

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What Causes a Hoof Abscess?

Thrush in the frog and central sulcus

Fighting Equine Thrush

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How to Manage Recurring Thrush

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Quick Tips for a Perfectly Packed Foot

Credit: Dusty Perin - Dustyperin.com Every bit of the hoof is as important as the next, and the health of one component is closely linked to every other. Therefore, it’s crucial to manage the health and form of the whole hoof extremely well.

Proper Foot Balance in Dressage Horses

Credit: Dusty Perin/www.dustyperin.com Trimming back the toes and setting back the shoes isn’t necessarily a bad thing but must be used with caution.

Shoeing the Dressage Horse

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Is Your Horse's Hoof Temperature Abnormal?

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Barefoot Dressage with Shannon Peters

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The History of Horseshoes