The Humble Hoof

Dr. Jeff Hall, a managing veterinarian with Zoetis Equine Technical Services Team, talks about the use of sedation during hoofcare and other husbandry tasks.

Becky Bawn, Kat Christieson and Lisa Agius-Gilibert talk about ethics in hoof rehab - just because we CAN ride a horse, should we? And what are some considerations as hoofcare providers when working on these cases? For more information, see: hooftohorse.academy

Dr. Holly Helbig talks about what regenerative medicine devices are, and how they can play a role in equine rehabilitation and soundness.

Jim Apple talks about using power tools like angle grinders in hoofcare, how to approach the use when using new modalities, and how to protect ourselves and the horses we work on from incidents or injuries.

Dr. Holly Helbig talks about practical steps to ensure we don't spread infectious disease between horses we see, both as horse owners and equine professionals.

Dr. David Ramey talks about the ins and outs of a navicular diagnosis, why it can easily be misdiagnosed, and why you can likely have hope even when your horse has navicular bone "changes."You can learn more from Dr. Ramey at doctorramey.com

Beth Lynn Lewis and Maggie Lambert talk about some hoofcare considerations they make to keep horses safe, sound, and comfortable through winter months.Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

This is a re-upload of an episode with Deanna Quinn, a hoofcare provider in Alaska, discussing hoofcare in cold weather. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Erica Lacher of Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth talks about what your veterinarian wishes you knew about hoof health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Hannah Fox talks about her gelding Leopold, and how she rehabbed him from a damning navicular diagnosis back to soundness and competition - barefoot!Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dave MacDonald talks about how to successfully transition horses from shod to barefoot, and some of the steps owners can take to help hooves handle all kinds of terrain. He also talks about the new Scoot Boot Theraride, which is useful for horses needing extra hoof support when transitioning. For more information, see: https://scootboots.com/products/scootboot-therarideThank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Lily Wilson talks about Attuned Assessment, and how noting subtle changes in your horse's behavior, posture, breathing, and expression can help you pinpoint where their pain may be coming from. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Fran Rowe, and Dr. Ana Mesa talk about laminitis, how sugars in the grass affect hooves, what the fall means for PPID horses, and more. If you're interested in laminitis research and prevention, you can register for the ECIR No Laminitis Conference taking place in October 2025 at nolaminitis.org !A special thank you to Mad Barn for sponsoring our sold out Podiatry Clinic next month! Use the code "thehumblehoof" to get 5% off your first order at madbarn.comThank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon and Dr. Kathleen Gustafson discuss some of the latest research into endocrinopathic issues, and briefly touch upon the topics that will be discussed at the 2025 No Laminitis Conference in October 2025.To register for the conference, see nolaminitis.orgThank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

In the late summer and early fall, some horses seem to have hoof issues "out of nowhere." With no changes to their care, diet, or management, they might have stone bruising and abscessing, hoof sensitivity, chronic thrush or white line disease, and even laminitic issues or founder. Alicia Harlov talks about PPID and its relation to hoof issues going into fall, and options to look into diagnosis and treatment. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Carole Herder, founder of Cavallo Hoof Boots, talks about donkey hooves and care, as well as the development of the new Cavallo "Long Eared Boots."Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Wisconsin-based hoofcare provider Carla Anderson talks about her road to laminitis recovery with her mare Cupcake. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Martina Neidhart talks about how hoofcare providers and horse owners can understand the basics of radiographs and speaking with veterinarians about what they are telling us. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe discuss the topic of amino acids, the building blocks of protein, and what they do for the horse as well as for hoof health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Ralitsa Grancharova-Hill talks about acupuncture for lameness recovery, including what it is, how it might work, and some cases she has used it for. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Rachel Thompson talks about her success with a severe high/low case, and the interesting journey it took to get feet that were more balanced. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Marion Otto discusses MIM, muscle myopathies, and what is commonly known as variants of PSSM - how they present, how they are managed, and what that means for these horses' careers. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Frances Hughes and Alicia Harlov talk about a case of laminitis in Frances' personal eventing Holsteiner, and recounts the story from diagnosis to recovery. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe talk about excessive dietary iron as well as iron overload in horses, its effect on the hoof as well as the entire body, and ways to mitigate problems.Use code "thehumblehoof" at MadBarn.com for 5% off your order!Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Kristen Wertz and Rosemary Zwanenburg talk about hoof issues stemming from the sprout of new spring grass this time of year. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Ag Supply in NH!And thank you to Custom Equine Nutrition for sponsoring our podiatry clinic! Use code “HUMBLEHOOF” to get 5% off your order at customequinenutrition.com

Emily Elek of Stonewall Ponies chats with me about how she keeps track of the weight on her hunter ponies and horses, and how she sees excess weight affecting performance. We also talk about challenging the notion of "fat is healthy," and ways to feed for fitness without obesity.You can read more at: https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/03/09/size-matters-what-does-your-horse-or-pony-weigh/Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Ag Supply in NH!And thank you to Custom Equine Nutrition for sponsoring our podiatry clinic! Use code "HUMBLEHOOF" to get 5% off your order at customequinenutrition.com

We all know the phrase "No Hoof, No Horse," so how do we ensure that we are doing all we can to help our horses grow healthy feet? Dr. Priska Darani and Dr. Fran Rowe discuss nutrition and the hoof, dietary help for winter laminitis, and more. For more information, see madbarn.com ; use code “thehumblehoof” for 5% off your first order. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Sue Dyson talks about her Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram, and ways we can advocate for horses exhibiting pain behaviors under saddle. For more information, see: 24horsebehaviors.orgThank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

As a hoofcare professional, our job is inherently dangerous - even when the horse is well behaved, we can have repetitive strain injuries that force us to stop working. Alexa Linton, an equine and human osteopathic practitioner, talks about ways we can prevent injury and keep our bodies healthy.Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

For those of us in cold climates, we know horsekeeping becomes exponentially more difficult. It is true for hoofcare providers working in the cold weather - it can be a challenge sometimes! Deanna Quinn, a hoofcare provider in Alaska, talks about tips and tricks for surviving the cold winter months with hoofcare in mind. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

In cold weather, we can see a sudden increase in hoof pain in some horses with a past of laminitis even with no change in management. In this short mini-episode, Alicia talks about the ECIR protocol for winter laminitis to not only get these horses back to better comfort, but ideally prevent it in the future. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Mary Hartman of StableFeed talks about equine gut health, symptoms of issues, research into diagnostics, and what she has found to help improve gut health and therefore whole body (and hoof) health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Ula Krzanowska talks about how her architecture background has helped her in hoofcare, and what patterns in hoof wear may indicate in terms of conformation, injury, etc. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Vova and Alicia Harlov chat about tips and tricks and "what we wish we knew" when building a track system facility. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Amy Skinner and I discuss what training issues may look like when pain is involved, and how to focus on training for soundness. We also discuss a horse's anticipation of pain (pain memory) versus current pain, and the fine line to walk to work through the difference during and after rehab. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

A bunch of the 2024 PHCP Conference attendees share some of their favorite parts of this year's conference and some takeaways from the presentations. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Melody O'Brien talks about why we may see stronger digital cushions and healthier hooves in wild mustang feet. Topics also covered include track systems, movement, and more. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

One of the best ways to prevent injury and lameness in horses is to keep them fit. Jec Ballou discusses ways to improve our horses' fitness levels, and some examples of what we can find in her book 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses. For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progressivehoofcare.org/conference to sign up and I will see you there!Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

You'll hear snippets of conversations from this year's PHCP conference speakers, including Dr. David Rendle, Dr. Jenny Hagen, Celeste Lazaris, Wendy Murdoch, and Ida Hammer. And for those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progressivehoofcare.org/conference to sign up and I will see you there!Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Philip Himanka discusses those difficult "thin sole" cases and why they may struggle to become comfortable. He also talks about how he approaches their hoof rehab to help grow better structures. For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year's Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progressivehoofcare.org/conference to sign up and I will see you there!Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Erin Roddy and Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill discuss various types of forage and their possible effect on hoof health as well as overall health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Beth Lynn Lewis and Cristina Winemiller chat about considerations for owners and hoofcare providers to keep ourselves safe and healthy while working on hooves in the hot weather. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill talks about factors that affect gut health, and potential links to hoof comfort and health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, author of "Restoring Eden," talks about her experience with pesticides and their effect on her farm, wildlife, and horses in her care - including the potential effects she noticed in their hooves. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

A throwback on a previous conversation with Sam Austin on what thrush is, what causes it, and how we can treat it. Also included is dialogue with Joe Sexton, a microbiologist. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

We have heard the arguments about how we can't compare domestic horse hooves to feral hooves because they lives such different lives and have different expectations. Is this true that we can't compare? Bonny Mealand talks about the hooves of free living equines and some major differences she notices in horses that are sound out "in the wild."Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Rosemary Zwanenburg and Kristen Wertz discusses symptoms we see in horses' movement, comfort, and hoof health when dealing with seasonal changes from grass or excess sugar. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

Amy Dell-Anthony talks about practical ways to manage "mud season" to keep horses and hooves healthy. We also discuss mud on track systems, and the pros and cons to having the horses out during the wettest seasons of the year. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!