Ep. 092: When Horse Hoof Problems Don’t Add Up - Here’s What You’re Missing with Dr. Sammy Pittman

22/04/2025 53 min
Ep. 092: When Horse Hoof Problems Don’t Add Up - Here’s What You’re Missing with Dr. Sammy Pittman

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What if the key to solving your horse’s lingering hoof issues isn’t a different supplement or shoe, but a completely different way of looking at their feet?On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Sammy Pittman, a veterinarian, farrier, and equine podiatry expert, discuss how the environment, biomechanics, and nutrition all play a role in horse hoof soundness, including:What’s really happening when horse hooves chip, crack, or flareWhy "fixing" conformation can sometimes do more harm than goodHow over-supplementing might be hurting your horse more than helpingWhether you're managing a high-level performance horse or a trail riding horse, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you support soundness and build stronger hooves - from the inside out.🎧 Listen now on Beyond the Barn!Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]____________________________________Connect with Dr. Sammy Pittman on:Facebook - @innovativeequinepodiatryInstagram - @innovativeequinepodiatryTikTok - @innovative.equineWebsitesInnovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary ServicesCreative Equine Solutions, LLCHorse Science AnatomyWorks_______________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________
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