You'll hear snippets of conversations from this year's PHCP conference speakers, including Dr. David Rendle, Dr. Jenny Hagen, Celeste Lazaris, Wendy Murdoch, and Ida Hammer.

And for those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progressivehoofcare.org/conference to sign up and I will see you there!

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Philip Himanka discusses those difficult "thin sole" cases and why they may struggle to become comfortable. He also talks about how he approaches their hoof rehab to help grow better structures.

For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year's Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progressivehoofcare.org/conference to sign up and I will see you there!

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The age-old stereotype of "horrible OTTB feet" is heard all over the hoof side of social media and beyond. Kate Anderson challenges the idea of bad thoroughbred feet by rehabbing TBs on a 2500 acre property in Wyoming. She talks about diet, movement, and more.

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This episode is the lameness history and rehab strategies for my own personal gelding, Vinnie. A BLM Mustang, Vinnie has a history of navicular bone damage, bilateral front lameness, DDFT tears, as well as other pathology in the caudal hoof, and hock arthritis. In this episode, I speak with various farriers, veterinarians, and friends that have seen his rehab journey over the last six years. 

Also featured in this episode: Dr. Sara Cook (Black Brook Veterinary Services, Massachusetts), Dr. Jose Garcia (Tufts Large Animal Hospital, Massachusetts), Pete Ramey, Beth Lewis, June O'Brien, Casey Sexton, and Cindy Conquest. 

In this episode, Monique Craig of EponaMind in Paso Robles, California talks about how Epona's MetronMind software has allowed them to watch for various trends in hoof radiographs. She discusses what they have come to look for when watching for mediolateral balance as well as HPA, and what we might consider as we approach the hoof and think about our trimming or therapeutic options such as the EponaShoe.  Also featured in the episode: John Machamer, Ann Ramsey, and Lenora Pritchard. 

This short teaser episode is a sneak peek into a five day clinic at Daisy Haven Farm with Daisy Bicking. In it, you'll hear clips from Daisy's clinic in November 2019. 

Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc. shares his journey into the hoof boot world in this episode. He expands on his innovation process, how he tests new products, and some of his favorite and most popular products. 

You can see more about Easycare at this link: https://www.easycareinc.com/

Also featured in this episode: Curtis Burns, Dan Schroeder

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Van Eps delves into new research on laminitis and founder treatment, as well as the importance of prevention. In it, you will hear about the three causes of laminitis, and research into how to approach each cause. Prevention is better than "damage control," and implementing some changes in your horse's diet and lifestyle can make all the difference! If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Van Eps, you can email him at vaneps@vet.upenn.edu, or see his work at New Bolton Center at https://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/NBC-hospital .

Also featured: Dr. Chris Pollitt, Ann Ramsey, Daisy Bicking, and Candice Piraino. 

In this episode, Rood and Riddle resident farrier Stuart Muir delves into how to work together with veterinarians for the benefit of the horse. He discusses how hoofcare providers can forge relationships with local vets, work through differences in opinion, and work towards productive collaboration. This episode also features segments from Dave Dawson (NEAEP CEO), Dr. Shawn Morrell (podiatrist, Rood and Riddle, Saratoga NY), Dr. Jennifer Melcher (DVM, Georgia), Dr. Ron Gaeta (DVM, Dunbarton Equine, Connecticut), Sam Zalesky (resident farrier, Rood and Riddle, Lexington KY), and Dr. Raul Bras (podiatrist, Rood and Riddle, Lexington, KY).  To see more about opportunities in vet/farrier collaboration, visit www.theneaep.com , as well as the Georgia Professional Farriers Association on FB to see events with Dr. Melcher. 

In this episode, Daisy Bicking talks about her journey into hoofcare and the glue-on/composite world. She talks about her influences and what motivated her to pursue her current path, as well as what motivates her to continue to teach others. You'll hear a bit about courses you can pursue to connect with Daisy and other hoofcare providers seeking to learn more about everything from reading radiographs and identifying pathology, to practicing glue on work.  To learn more about what Daisy offers, visit https://www.daisyhavenfarm.com/.

More resources that Daisy talks about are Postural Rehabilitation, which is discussed here - Is Your Horse Really A Goat? and hoof mapping, etc here - ELPO.

In this episode, Paige Poss talks about her hoofcare journey which led her into "slicing and dicing" - performing dissections on countless equine cadaver legs in order to share that information with the horse world. Paige talks about working with other professionals, finding various pathologies in the foot, and what to take notice of when looking at your own horse's feet. 

You can see her work at http://www.anatomy-of-the-equine.com/ as well as http://www.ironfreehoof.com/ . 

In this episode, various hoofcare providers talk about tips in how to better run a hoofcare business. Beth Lynn Lewis, Kirsten Proctor, Kristi Rodgers, and Henric Larsson touch upon everything from keeping yourself safe while working on a horse, to interacting with clients. 

In this interview, Megan Hensley, "The Donkey Farrier," talks about her work with donkeys - from hoofcare to environment to nutrition. She discusses the best ways to approach them, gain their trust, and gain advances in healthy feet. 

Megan will be a speaker at this year's Donkey Welfare Symposium at UC Davis September 13-15th, 2019. For more information, see here: https://donkeywelfaresymposium.homestead.com/

One difficult issue hoofcare providers struggle with is how can we advocate best for the horses in our care, while also managing expectations for their owners and riders? Kendra Skorstad and I talk about the ethical considerations and implications involved with working on lameness cases and hoof rehab clients. This is a candid, off-the-cuff conversation that asks more questions than gives answers, but gives a sneak peak into the hoofcare provider's daily thought process.

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A continuation from Part 1, in this episode Pete Ramey talks about some approaches he takes to deal with hoof pathology in his day to day work. Discussed in this interview are wall cracks, white line disease, distal descent, glue on and tape on boots, improving movement, and more.  For more information on Pete's work, visit http://hoofrehab.com.

In this interview, Pete Ramey talks about his journey into a holistic, "whole horse" approach to hoofcare, and what he has learned along the way.  This episode is Part 1 with Pete; it focuses on the background to his approach with horses. Stay tuned for Part 2 (Episode 6), coming soon, which will get into more of the technical side of what Pete does in his work.  For more information on Pete and his work, visit hoofrehab.com.

In this episode, Nic Barker talks about her rehab work at Rockley Farm in Exmoor, England, helping horses with a "navicular" diagnosis: bone damage, tendon and ligament damage, weak heels, etc. Rockley rehab horse owners also give their input on horses that have gone through Nic's program, and how they are doing now. 

You can learn more about Nic and Rockley Farm at www.rockleyfarm.co.uk/, as well as from Nic's books: Feet First by Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite, and Performance Hoof Performance Horse by Nic Barker. 

In the early 2000s, Greg Sokoloski, a police officer in the Houston Mounted Police Department, decided to run an "experiment" on the horses in the police force. With some preparation and commitment, Greg pulled the shoes on these hardworking horses and put them back to work. Greg talks about how the Houston Police Department now keeps 40 police horses happy and sound barefoot. 

If you are interested in his story and the transition process he took, feel free to contact Greg at hpdmp3486@sbcglobal.net. 

This episode includes an interview with Sally Hugg, "nutrition guru" and creator of California Trace minerals. In it, we explore how nutrition can help the health of hooves, and address various issues such as poor hoof quality, shelly walls, thin soles, laminitis, stretched white line, sore feet, etc.   

I didn't think I would find people as interested in talking about hooves as I am, and somehow I did. This intro/teaser is a glimpse into why I wanted to start this podcast, and a little about what to expect in episodes to come.

Future topics include: nutrition and the hoof, hardworking hooves, rehabbing soft tissue injuries in the hoof, etc. Interviews will feature Sally Hugg (California Trace), Greg Sokoloski (Mounted Police Force), Nic Barker (Rockley Farm), Pete Ramey, and many more. 

Dr. Martina Neidhart talks about what happens to a horse's soft tissue and joints when on stall rest - and when it is warranted and when we should maybe push for a different approach for rehab.

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One of the largest contributors to a healthy hoof is a healthy diet. Ellington King of Equi-Analytical discusses how to know what is in your hay, how to test your hay, and the different options available.

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Dr. Jenny Hagen talks about how what we do to the foot affects a horse's soft tissue, joints, and movement.

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In this throwback episode, Alicia talks about what got her into hoofcare - her mustang gelding Vinnie and his various navicular-related pathologies - and what his rehab to comfort looked like.

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Dr. Sherry Johnson talks about working together as a team on a lameness case, what kinds of exercises can be of benefit, and things to consider when bringing a horse back into work to prevent reinjury.

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Dr. Frank Reilly talks about causes of canker, and his process for rehabbing it and preventing recurrence.

For more information see:

equinemedsurg.com

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Pulling shoes on horses can be so much more than just "pulling shoes" if we want them to be comfortable long term. Hoofcare providers Jen Rakas, Sara Hunt, and Anna Drabble talk about tips and advice for helping the barefoot transition to be a successful one that keep the horse comfortable and the owner prepared for what to expect.

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Dr. Van Eps discusses myths and misunderstandings about laminitis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

To reach out to Dr. Van Eps or look into donating to laminitis research, visit: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/clinical-studies-new-bolton-center/centers-laboratories/van-eps-laminitis-laboratory

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Dr. Erin Roddy and Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill discuss various types of forage and their possible effect on hoof health as well as overall health.

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Originally published in 2019, this episode includes a conversation with Dr. Andrew Van Eps about the three main causes of laminitis as well as their treatment. Dr. Van Eps will also be on the next podcast episode with updated research from the last 4 years on laminitis treatment and prevention.

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David Rendle, president of BEVA, talks about the latest in laminitis treatment research and new medications that are showing great promise. To contact, reach out to: daverendle@me.com

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Bernie Harberts talks about his cross country treks on his mules, along with how he handled their hoofcare and hoof booting. Look out for his memoir "Two Mules to Triumph" about his adventures!

For more info, see: riverearth.com

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Deciding when to euthanize in cases of lameness or chronic pain is never an easy decision. Dr. Sara Cook of Black Brook Veterinary Services talks about guidelines for making this choice, and how to know when it might be the kindest option for your equine companion.

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Originally published in 2021, this episode include Dr. Jenny Susser, Kendra Skorstad, and Sydney Kotow, all talking about burn out and compassion fatigue in equine professionals.

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White Line Disease can wreak havoc on a horse's hoof capsule. Travis Burns talks about what it is, what might contribute to its development, and common treatments.

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One of the hardest things to know is if what we are doing for the horse is the right thing for that current situation at that current time. Hoofcare choices can depend on many different factors - so how do we know if we are taking them all into consideration to ultimately help the horse?

Pat Reilly, Chief of Farrier Services at New Bolton Center in PA, talks about evidence-based podiatry and tools and metrics we can use to measure changes in both hoof morphology as well as movement and biomechanics.

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Daisy Bicking talks about a laminitis case study that wasn't doing well at home, despite the perfect diet and a dry lot. Daisy discusses how the management was adjusted so that this horse began thriving and is now back in ridden work, even after years of laminitic setbacks!

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Dwarf miniature horses may seem cute, but unfortunately they come with a lot of health concerns and often have extensive limb and hoof issues. Josh Dolan of The Peeps Foundation chats about how he approaches corrective trimming and shoeing on these dwarves, and what else we can do to help.

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Grazing horses safely can take a lot more than just tossing horses out on grass. How do we know if the grass is safe, how can we minimize risk for laminitis, and how can we ensure our land and horses stay as healthy as possible in the process?

Cherrie Nolden discusses this and more.

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Beth Lynn Lewis and Cristina Winemiller chat about considerations for owners and hoofcare providers to keep ourselves safe and healthy while working on hooves in the hot weather.

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As a hoofcare provider, seeing a horse with DSLD is one of the most heartbreaking things to deal with. These horses often slowly decline in comfort, and it can feel helpless trying to figure out a way to slow this progression. For years I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode with a veterinarian about DSLD, but had a hard time finding someone willing or with expertise in this area. Until now!

Dr. Sabrina Brounts has spent significant time studying tendon and ligament damage and repair, and now has harnessed her focus on DSLD. I reached out to her to chat about this condition, why the name change to ESPA hasn’t stuck, past, current, and future diagnostics and treatments, and more!

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I have been on a bit of a “bodywork” kick lately, just noting how important the whole body is in what we as hoofcare providers see when coming to the feet. Some problems that we might blame on conformation, or “just how the horse is,” might actually resolve with properly addressing issues higher up. We can’t get stuck just looking at the feet!

Christy DiColla, an equine sports therapist, travels across the States working on seriously hardworking horses… so when she told me that she sees some common issues in these horses that have been affecting their feet, I knew I had to chat with her!

In this episode we talk about a handful of things, but spend a bit of time on high/low hooves and where at least part of this issue may lie.

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Tayla Pierce-Hart discusses her journey to rehab with her horse Frankie, diagnosed with navicular and collateral ligament damage, with a vet suggestion of euthanasia. Tayla discusses the avenues they tried to get him sound, and what eventually allowed Frankie to go back in work full time. 

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Structural integration involves working with the fascial connections in a horse to help address movement and soundness issues with the goal of solid improvement that doesn't need continued therapy. Saxon Alexandra, a structural integration therapist based out of New England, talks about what Structural Integration is and how it can benefit horses and people. 

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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=208022701624285&set=a.204612515298637&type=3

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We can influence foal conformation and development long term by how we trim their feet - whether that's good or bad! I speak with Kirsten Proctor, hoofcare provider in upstate NY, about when we should first see foals for hoofcare, and how to set them up long term for success. 

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Amy Dell-Anthony of Abbotts View Track Livery talks about what track systems are, how to practically start one, and the benefits we see in horses and their hooves when living on a track. 

For more information, check out Amy's book "Horse Track Systems" on Amazon worldwide. 

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Dr. Sharon Warner talks about her PhD research into the digital cushion in various species, how it functions, and what it is made up of. We also talk about equine biomechanics, and whether the digital cushion can regenerate. Note that at 18:53, Sharon meant to say "retracted" and not protracted. 

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Mollie Murphy and Humble Hoof host Alicia Harlov talk about the new Humble Hoof Rehab Facility - the inspiration behind it, how Alicia and her husband found the property, what it took to get there, and also what the rehab facility is all about. They chat about the rehab approach taken at the property, and what kind of cases may benefit the most from this kind of facility. 

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When you have a career with horses, it can be life-altering to get injured. At the least, it can mean unpaid time off work to recover, and at the worst, it can mean the end to your career. So how do you cope, physically and emotionally, after a tragic event?  Heather Wu, a hoofcare provider in KY, talks about her serious car accident that affected her ability to live and work for 6+ months. We talk about how she got through the recovery both mentally and physically, and what kept her going. 

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Dr. Craig Lesser, vet podiatrist at Rood and Riddle in Lexington, KY, shares his insight into how to deal with keratomas and chronic hoof abscessing. We discuss maggot debridement, surgery, antibiotics, and more.