Hoof Archives | Holistic Horse Works Club

Scabs in pastern area-Scratches or ‘mud fever’

by April B | Mar 19, 2018 | Grooming, Hoof

This can present itself as scabs that are growing in your horses’ fetlock area. On my horses it was predominantly on the white foot with the pink skin underneath. Once it started to grow it could lame a horse within 24 hours and sometimes would crack and bleed. I have...

No hoof no horse! Why the hoof soak recipe is so important

by April B | Feb 18, 2018 | Detox, Hoof, Nutrition

How I evaluate the health of a hoof? No cracks from the frog should be going into the coronet band anywhere. I have seen many horses where the cracks go above the heel and this is not a good sign of healthy frog. In my travels I am finding horses that act and move...