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Dr. Holly Helbig talks about practical steps to ensure we don't spread infectious disease between horses we see, both as horse owners and equine professionals.

Dr. David Ramey talks about the ins and outs of a navicular diagnosis, why it can easily be misdiagnosed, and why you can likely have hope even when your horse has navicular bone "changes." You can learn more from Dr. Ramey at doctorramey.com

Beth Lynn Lewis and Maggie Lambert talk about some hoofcare considerations they make to keep horses safe, sound, and comfortable through winter months. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

This is a re-upload of an episode with Deanna Quinn, a hoofcare provider in Alaska, discussing hoofcare in cold weather. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dr. Erica Lacher of Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth talks about what your veterinarian wishes you knew about hoof health. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Hannah Fox talks about her gelding Leopold, and how she rehabbed him from a damning navicular diagnosis back to soundness and competition - barefoot! 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dave MacDonald talks about how to successfully transition horses from shod to barefoot, and some of the steps owners can take to help hooves handle all kinds of terrain. He also talks about the new Scoot Boot Theraride, which is useful for horses needing extra hoof support when transitioning. For more information, see: https://scootboots.com/products/scootboot-theraride 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dr. Lily Wilson talks about Attuned Assessment, and how noting subtle changes in your horse's behavior, posture, breathing, and expression can help you pinpoint where their pain may be coming from. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Fran Rowe, and Dr. Ana Mesa talk about laminitis, how sugars in the grass affect hooves, what the fall means for PPID horses, and more. If you're interested in laminitis research and prevention, you can register for the ECIR No Laminitis Conference taking place in October 2025 at nolaminitis.org ! A special thank you to Mad Barn for sponsoring our sold out Podiatry Clinic next month! Use the code "thehumblehoof" to get 5% off your first order at madbarn.com 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon and Dr. Kathleen Gustafson discuss some of the latest research into endocrinopathic issues, and briefly touch upon the topics that will be discussed at the 2025 No Laminitis Conference in October 2025. To register for the conference, see nolaminitis.org 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

In the late summer and early fall, some horses seem to have hoof issues "out of nowhere." With no changes to their care, diet, or management, they might have stone bruising and abscessing, hoof sensitivity, chronic thrush or white line disease, and even laminitic issues or founder. Alicia Harlov talks about PPID and its relation to hoof issues going into fall, and options to look into diagnosis and treatment. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Carole Herder, founder of Cavallo Hoof Boots, talks about donkey hooves and care, as well as the development of the new Cavallo "Long Eared Boots." 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Wisconsin-based hoofcare provider Carla Anderson talks about her road to laminitis recovery with her mare Cupcake. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dr. Martina Neidhart talks about how hoofcare providers and horse owners can understand the basics of radiographs and speaking with veterinarians about what they are telling us. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe discuss the topic of amino acids, the building blocks of protein, and what they do for the horse as well as for hoof health. 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 HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com Also 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!