Hoof Problems

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...

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