{"id":10503,"date":"2022-02-24T01:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T05:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-hoof-care-essentials\/"},"modified":"2022-03-19T13:25:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T17:25:13","slug":"horse-hoof-care-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-hoof-care-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Horse Hoof Care Essentials You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hoof care is easy to take for granted until you’re having an issue with your horse’s hooves and you realize how important they are! In this post, I cover the essentials to ensure your horse’s hooves stay healthy and sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a popular understanding that horses have what’s known as a “delicate constitution,” which basically means they get sick easily. While I think that’s somewhat exaggerated, I do care a lot about keeping my horses healthy… and I’m sure you do, too! Horse hoof care is one of the most important aspects of horse health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horses spend so much time on their feet. <\/strong>Their hooves are exposed to lots of impact, especially when you’re riding them. They’ll also cover lots of different surfaces, which means they can end up with various types of material stuck in their hooves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although your horse’s hooves might seem pretty robust, they’re actually susceptible to a lot of issues. So today, we’ll talk about a couple of common hoof care issues, and then discuss what you can do to alleviate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Before we talk about the hoof care itself, let’s talk about two of the main drivers for what could be negatively affecting your horse’s hooves (or could in the future!).<\/p>\n\n\n\nPotential Problems with Your Horse’s Hooves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Long Term Exposure to Unsuitable Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n