Winter months can be tough on hooves! Whether you’re battling mud, snow, freezing temperatures, or dealing with hoof conditions like laminitis and thrush, we’ve got you covered. Join us for an expert-led discussion featuring Dr. Sammy Pittman, DVM an equine podiatry specialist, as we explore practical tips and solutions for winter hoof care. Whether your version of winter is warm and wet or snow and ice, Dr. Pittman shares practical advice on how to keep your horse’s hooves in great shape this winter. Tune in and listen as we discuss the following:
- What happens to hooves in wet conditions
- Thrush, how it develops and how to treat it
- The risks of obesity to hoof health
- Winter laminitis and how it differs from laminitis at other times of year
- Hoof sealants and dressings
- How to stop snow balls in your horse’s hooves
- The pros and cons of pulling shoes in winter
- And so much more!
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