Listen "Long Toe Woes: Perspectives on Navicular with Dr. Robert Bowker"
Episode Synopsis
In episode 18 of The Humble Hoof, Dr. Robert Bowker talks about his research into the caudal hoof through decades of microscopic study and dissection. He delves into his ideas on trimming to improve the caudal hoof, and how long toes affect the internal anatomy. Dr. Bowker has many published studies available publicly online, and is continually studying more hooves around the world.
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