Mismatched Feet: Natural Asymmetry in the Horse Hoof with Dr. Sara Malone
Dr. Sara Malone of Rutgers University discusses her research findings on natural asymmetry in the horse hoof and distal limb. She also mentions possible correlations between shoeing, rest, and turn ou...
9 Apr 202148min
Healing Soft Tissue: Tips for Tendon and Ligament Repair with Dr. Lauren Schnabel
Dr. Lauren Schnabel discusses soft tissue injuries in the hoof capsule and steps owners and hoofcare providers can take to help with rehabilitation. This includes ways we can prevent these injuries fr...
12 Mar 202130min
Building A Strong Hoof: The Impact of Movement and Environment on Hoof Health with Nick Hill and Ralitsa Grancharova Hill
Nick and Ralitsa Hill have traveled the world and trimmed horses and other hooved animals in all kinds of environments. Here they talk about what factors seems to affect hoof health the most, and what...
26 Feb 202137min
Balanced Rider, Balanced Hoof: Riding the Horse from the Inside Out with Deb Davies
Deborah Davies talks about how training, riding, saddle fit, and horse fitness affect soundness and even hoof wear patterns. She offers tips for telling whether your horse is struggling due to a train...
12 Feb 202152min
Innovative Racing: Barefoot Training, Hoof Casting, and 3D Printing with Derek Poupard
Derek Poupard discusses how he incorporates barefoot training for thoroughbreds at Goldolphin in Dubai as well as in Newmarket UK. He discusses the benefits he has seen while doing this, as well as al...
22 Jan 202129min
The Difference with Donkeys: Donkey Hoofcare and Behavior with Ross Keller
Ross Keller, donkey and mule hoofcare instructor with ELPO (Equine Lameness and Prevention Organization), talks about how donkey feet and behavior differs from horses. He mentions ways we can best gai...
8 Jan 202143min
The Elephant in the Room: Trimming Elephant Feet with Mike McClure
Mike McClure, an exotic animal care consultant and elephant trimmer, talks in this episode about the similarities and differences between elephant feet and horse hooves. Just like with horses, conform...
24 Des 20201h 8min
It's All About Balance: Sure Foot Pads with Wendy Murdoch
Wendy Murdoch discusses her Sure Foot balance pads. She talks about proprioception, movement, and posture, and how horse owners and hoofcare providers can utilize balance pads during rehab. For more ...
11 Des 202045min
