Learn the anatomy and function of the equine stifle, and its importance to soundness and performance

Learn everything there is to know about splint bones, from their anatomy to possible injuries and their symptoms.

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

Defining Breakover Ask any farrier what keeps them up at night and breakover usually lands near the top of the list. In plain terms,...

Does your horse stumble in lessons? Has your trainer told you to tell your farrier to “roll” or “rocker” the toes on your horse’s shoes? Does your horse still stumble? Can your farrier do anything to actually fix it? There are several reasons why a horse may stumble. Before attempting to mechanically “fix” the issue by making changes to your horse’s feet, you must identify the cause of the problem. The following is a comprehensive list of causes that should be considered befo