Frances Hughes and Alicia Harlov talk about a case of laminitis in Frances' personal eventing Holsteiner, and recounts the story from diagnosis to recovery. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!
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Dietary Iron and Its Effect on Hooves, with Dr. Kellon, Dr. Rowe, and Dr. Darani
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe talk about excessive dietary iron as well as iron overload in horses, its effect on the hoof as well as the entire body, and ways to mitigate problems.Use code "thehumblehoof" at MadBarn.com for 5% off your order!Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!
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Throwback Episode: Are Seasonal Changes Affecting Your Horse?
Kristen Wertz and Rosemary Zwanenburg talk about hoof issues stemming from the sprout of new spring grass this time of year. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Ag Supply in NH!And thank you to Custom Equine Nutrition for sponsoring our podiatry clinic! Use code “HUMBLEHOOF” to get 5% off your order at customequinenutrition.com
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Equine Weight and Its Effect on Performance
Emily Elek of Stonewall Ponies chats with me about how she keeps track of the weight on her hunter ponies and horses, and how she sees excess weight affecting performance. We also talk about challenging the notion of "fat is healthy," and ways to feed for fitness without obesity.You can read more at: https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/03/09/size-matters-what-does-your-horse-or-pony-weigh/Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Ag Supply in NH!And thank you to Custom Equine Nutrition for sponsoring our podiatry clinic! Use code "HUMBLEHOOF" to get 5% off your order at customequinenutrition.com
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Equine Diet for Healthy Hooves
We all know the phrase "No Hoof, No Horse," so how do we ensure that we are doing all we can to help our horses grow healthy feet? Dr. Priska Darani and Dr. Fran Rowe discuss nutrition and the hoof, dietary help for winter laminitis, and more. For more information, see madbarn.com ; use code “thehumblehoof” for 5% off your first order. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!
The Humble Hoof is a podcast for both horse owners and equine professionals, offering discussions into various philosophies on the health of the hoof and soundness of your horse. Each episode we will explore either a topic in regards to the hoof, such as laminitis or navicular, or focus on an interview with a professional in the hoofcare world- whether it's a farrier, trimmer, vet, bodyworker, etc.Please check us out on Facebook, or at thehumblehoof.com.
Intro/Outro Song Credit: b song by San Holo
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