Learn the biomechanical principles that govern hoof landing, impact forces, and breakover mechanics.

This quick and easy calculator can help farriers estimate the cost of shoeing and trimming horses.

Learn about the gait deviation called paddling or winging out - what causes it, and whether it's considered an issue for the horse.

Learn the causes, consequences, and management strategies for interfering: a common equine gait fault.

Understand what causes gait faults in horses, how to recognize them, and how training, riding, and hoof care management can influence them.

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

Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of quarter cracks

This article dives deeper into the equine nervous system. Learn how this system influences movement, emotion, coordination, and neurological disorders.

Learn about club feet: what causes them and how they are classified.

Learn the basics of the equine nervous system: how it affects behavior, health, learning, and the horse's perception of the world

Saddle fitting is a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of equestrianism that directly affects the comfort and performance of both...

Navicular Disease, its history, and the term’s path to obsolescence The term navicular disease has been in literature for hundreds of...

What is a joint A joint is a structure in the body where two or more bones meet. Joints allow for movement and provide support and...

What is thrush? Thrush is an anaerobic bacteria and fungus found in the intestinal tract of hooved animals, such as horses. “Anaerobic”...

What is a tendon A tendon is a tough, flexible band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. It transmits the force...

Laminitis and founder are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different stages of a progressive disease that...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...

As a horse owner, you've likely noticed a soft, waxy substance on your horse's hooves, especially around the coronary band, where the...

Being able to assess a horse’s conformation is an important skill for both horse owners and professionals in the equine world. Take the...