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No Hoof, No Horse

by Caitlin Justesen
July 17, 2019

If you’ve been in the horse industry for any length of time then you have heard the saying “no hoof, no horse”. It is one of the non-opinion based comments that exist in the horse world. Some of the late greats such as Secretariat met ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Bainum, Caitlin, Equine, Equine Foot, Farrier, Foot, Horses, Horseshoe, Pastern, Veterinarian

The Importance of Foundation: Equine Feet

by John Mark Shuffitt
February 21, 2018

Like the cornerstone of a building or the wheels of an automobile, the feet and legs serve as the foundation of the horse. Uniquely designed to support weight, resist wear, absorb tremendous shock, provide traction and assist in pumping blood, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Canon, Equine Foot, Equine Leg, Equine Lower Foot, Fetlock, Frog, Hoof, Hooves, Horses, Pastern

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