Hoof Care Basics

October 2026 Hoof Abscesses in Horses: Causes, Signs, Soaking, and Hoof Boot Support What causes a hoof abscess, how to spot one, why a vet's diagnosis matters, and how soaking, poulticing and a hoof boot support recovery.

October 2026 Thrush in Horses: Causes, Signs, Prevention, and Everyday Hoof Care What causes thrush in horses, how to recognize it, and the simple daily hoof care that helps prevent it and keep your horse comfortable.

October 2026 White Line Disease in Horses: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Guide White line disease is a separation within the inner hoof wall. How to spot it, what causes it, and how horses recover.

September 2026 Mud, Thrush & Trouble: Welcome to Fall Hoof Season Don’t Let Wet Weather Turn into a Thrush Problem Welcome to Fall. Autumn’s offering of moisture, mud, manure, fluctuating temperatures and ever-changing footing can…

February 2026 Cavallo Winter Hoof Care Guide Cavallo's Winter Hoof Care Guide: Protecting Your Horse’s Hooves with Cavallo Hoof Boots Download Your Winter Hoof Care Guide eBook HERE: Why Download Your…

January 2026 Winter Hoof Care Tips for Horse Owners! Winter Hoof Care Tips for Horse Owners! By your Cavallo Team Winter hoof care often feels like its own discipline! Not only are we…

January 2024 Laminitis & Hoof Issue Guide Cavallo Companion Laminitis in Horses: The Complete Guide Laminitis is damage to the sensitive laminae that suspend the coffin bone inside a horse’s hoof…

July 2023 Thin Soles in Horses: Causes, Signs, and How to Keep Your Horse Comfortable Thin soles are one of the most common reasons horses become uncomfortable on hard or uneven ground. Causes, signs, diagnosis and everyday care.

May 2023 Navicular Disease: The Beginning of the End? Cavallo Companion Navicular Disease: The Beginning of the End? Navicular syndrome describes pain arising from the back portion of the hoof, often called the…

March 2023 Hoof Puncture Wound Preparedness No One Expects a Hoof Puncture Wound We can't always control every part of the surfaces we ride on. Sometimes small, sharp objects are…

April 2021 Say Hello to Healthy Heel Bulbs! - By Carole Herder Heel Bulb Injuries Can Run Deep Does your horse have healthy heel bulbs? Heel-bulb wounds and injuries are common among…

November 2020 Sustaining the Hoof – Managing Underrun Heels Underrun heels are a degenerative condition when the heel wall angle is less than that of the toe wall. The heel distorts inward and…

June 2020 Contracted Heels in Horses 101 Hoof Contraction - A Common Sight The appearance of a contracted hoof is so typical that it can be considered the norm. The hoof…

June 2019 Hydrating Hooves in Dry, Hot Weather Q: What can I do to keep my horse’s hooves hydrated and healthy in hot, dry weather? Cavallo President Carole Herder shares her advice……

July 2016 Cavallo advice on Managing the Mud Headache It’s summer time and some of us are struggling with the conditions on our properties. If your area is very wet it can negatively…

November 2015 Ever Heard of the Phrase, A Horse Has Five Hearts? By Carole Herder In simplistic terms, the heart pumps blood around the body through arteries. From the arteries, the blood moves away from the…

August 2015 OUCH – Lose the Bruise! Bruising of the sole - what causes it and how can it be remedied? Below are some of the more common causes of sole…

February 2015 Hoof Cracks in Horses: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Why hoof cracks develop, how the main types differ, how a crack grows out, and when to call your veterinarian.

February 2015 Can Horses Feel Their Hooves? Nerves and Bloodflow in the Hoof By Carole Herder Can horses feel their hooves? They can, and more than most of us expect. The hoof looks like a hard capsule…

August 2014 Equine Nutrition By Carole Herder Equine diet – for some it is very basic: grass. For others it is the bane of their existence: grass or…

March 2014 Digital Pulse By Carole Herder I am constantly mentioning the age old phrase, ‘no hoof, no horse’. A bad hoof can cause your horse not to…

November 2013 Natural Remedies for Your Horse By Carole Herder There is nothing better for your horse’s hooves than a good diet, plenty of movement and regular trims but on occasion…

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