Many horses today are staying barefoot as people realize unshod feet can be healthier than having shoes on all the time. Some barefoot horses are ridden with hoof boots, but many are ridden barefoot ...

“No foot, no horse,” says one of the oldest clichés in the equestrian world. It’s cliché because it’s true. No one doubts that soundness starts from the ground up, but the approach to perfect hoof ...

Contributing factors such as conformation, the level of weight-bearing work and general health can all play a part in hoof health. When considering barefoot trimming, arguably the best option is to ...

The right pair of shoes can make all the difference. This is as true for horses as it is for people, according to new research from animal scientists and engineers from UConn. Sarah Reed, associate ...