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...

Anatomy of an Egg Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. An “egg bar” is a...

Anatomy of a Heart Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. A “heart bar” is...

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...

What Are Bar Shoes Bar shoes differ from traditional open-heeled horseshoes in that they incorporate a closed structure at the back,...

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...