Listen "Ep. 41: Hoof Health: Navigating Winter Challenges"
Episode Synopsis
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 conditionsThrush, how it develops and how to treat itThe risks of obesity to hoof healthWinter laminitis and how it differs from laminitis at other times of yearHoof sealants and dressingsHow to stop snow balls in your horse's hoovesThe pros and cons of pulling shoes in winterAnd so much more!Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at [email protected] Dr. Sammy PittmanFacebook https://www.facebook.com/innovativeequinepodiatry Innovative Equine Podiatry https://www.innovativeequinepodiatry.org/ https://www.horsescience.com/contact-8https://www.facebook.com/horsescienceanatomyworks https://shopmyces.com/Products Pitty Putty https://shopmyces.com/collections/hoof-care/products/iepvs-pitty-puttyKera-Prep https://shopmyces.com/collections/hoof-care/products/kera-prep-hoof-hardenerHydroHoof https://redhorseproducts.com/shop/hoof-care/hydrohoof/ Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at [email protected] Thanks for riding along with us!