Genetics aren't destiny when it comes to hoof quality. Here's how diet, exercise and a few specific measures can transform even the weakest feet.

So you think your horse is healthy from head to toe? You may want to think again, especially about those “toe” areas. Even if your horse receives annual veterinary checkups and sees the farrier every ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My mini came in from the field really lame last week. His feet stank something awful, and he was walking like he had laminitis. My vet treated his severe thrush and tested for ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: What exactly is thrush in horses and what is the best way to fix it? Is there any way to prevent it with all of this wet weather that we have been having? – Soggy hooves in ...

Essentially, this is true. A horse must have all four legs and all four hooves in order to survive. Unlike a dog or a cat, who can survive on three legs, horses are very large animals and must have ...