Hoof Care

Learn how rocker toe horseshoes influence breakover, what conditions they can help with, and when to stay away from them.

A deeper dive into thrush: learn the current scientific consensus on this common hoof ailment

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

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 official trimming and shoeing guide of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School

Finding the correct horseshoe size isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protecting your horse’s hooves, supporting healthy biomechanics,...

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

When it comes to therapeutic shoeing, few tools are as widely used—or misunderstood—as the egg bar shoe . These shoes aren’t just for...

What is thrush? Thrush is an anaerobic bacteria and fungus found in the intestinal tract of hooved animals, such as horses. “Anaerobic” means that it grows and thrives in the absence of oxygen. Once thrush gets into a horse’s foot, it attacks the frog, central sulcus, and collateral sulci. In some cases, the infection may also create secondary complications like white line separation or seedy toe , especially if poor hoof hygiene continues. Although thrush is a somewhat commo