Hoof Problems

Understanding the biomechanics of the acute phase of laminitis is essential for making informed decisions about hoof support, trimming, and shoeing. Every modality discussed in this article is grounded in a consistent set of mechanical goals that aim to protect the lamellae and stabilize the hoof.

Laminitis is a painful condition where the attachment between the hoof wall and the coffin bone becomes damaged. Learn it's causes, symptoms, and how to treat it.

Equine laminitis is a debilitating and potentially fatal disorder of the hoof characterized by failure of the lamellar attachment apparatus. Although recognized for centuries under the term “founder,” scientific interpretations of its pathophysiology have undergone repeated paradigm shifts. Learn how our understanding of this diseased changed throughout history.

Hoof dressings are widely used and heavily marketed, but are the claimed benefits backed up by science? Learn what research has to say about hoof dressings.

Learn what white line disease is, what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

Credit: equimanagement White line disease in horses is a quiet, mixed fungal/bacterial invasion of the inner hoof wall (laminar zone) that undermines the wall from the inside. It’s often confused with seedy toe or thrush, but the clues differ: chalky/cheesy horn right at the white line, a hollow tap over the wall, and a toe or quarter flare that keeps coming back. Left alone, it invites repeat abscesses and even partial wall collapse. This guide gives you a fast diagnosis che

A keratoma is a benign ball or column of keratin that grows inside the hoof capsule and slowly pressurizes the sensitive laminae and...

The coronary band of the horse is a narrow strip of specialized tissue at the top of the hoof that produces the hoof wall. Any cut, bruise, swelling, or infection here doesn’t just hurt in the moment: it can permanently alter future hoof growth. In this guide, you’ll get clear first-aid steps, shoeing options, and a realistic healing timeline so you know what to do when your horse’s coronet takes a hit. What and Where is the Coronary Band Credit: Irongateequine Location and

Seedy toe is a common but often overlooked hoof condition that quietly compromises the structural integrity of the horse’s foot. In many...

Learn what causes high-low syndrome, or uneven feet, in horses.

Learn how to spot equine lameness in this comprehensive guide.

Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of quarter cracks