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The following images lead to printable (PDF) versions of selected posts. I’ll be adding to the list as time permits. Meanwhile, if there’s a particular post you’d like to see available in this format, please let me know!

 

 

 

The Myth of the Heel-First Landing

An in-depth look at a common misconception about landings

 

 

 

 

Navicular Disease

Background, diagnosis, and prevention & treatment of this devastating condition

 

 

 

 

Chipping Away

When can a hoof chip cause an issue, and how to know the difference

 

 

 

Half a Trim?

The perils of picking and choosing what should and shouldn’t be trimmed

 

 

 

Keeping Your (Horses) Cool - Part 1 Small Image

Keeping Your (Horses) Cool – Part 1

Learn how you can improve your barn’s current cooling system

 

 

 

Toy Story

The emotional tale of an incorrect hoof diagnosis and its near-disastrous results

 

 

 

Violation!

Why horses are often sore after typical trimming and shoeing

 

 

 

What Makes it “Natural Hoof Care?”

The primary distinction between genuine natural hoof care and its many imitators

 

 

 

 

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