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Laminitis (inflammation of the sensitive laminae) is a life threatening disease which can develop very rapidly. It can be fatal... more
Modern materials play a crucial role in farriery in the 21st century. As the skill and knowledge of the modern farrier has improved... more
Reasons & frequency for shoeing are to prevent excessive wear and tear, as an anti-slipping measure, and/or surgical/remedial... more
Conformation means the way in which a horse is formed and depends upon the angle of the joints and the length of the bones... more
Bruised sole is a rupture of the blood vessels within the capillary bed. Feet that are over trimmed, or improperly fitted shoes can ... more
Keratoma is a benign tumour of the horn-producing cells. It is a constantly increasing mass of abnormal tissue which starts at the ground bearing surface and... more
Angiology is the study of blood. An average 16 hand horse has about 45 litres of blood, making up about 10% of its body weight. It is made up of red blood cells ... more
Horse shoe types are many and varied. This section gives a brief description of the main types you may come across or even have applied to your horse... more