Canadian Equine Hoof Care Association

07/28/2026

Going to be a great webinar

🚨 **Just 2 Days to Go.**

Every hoof grows.

But how it grows, and what happens when that process goes wrong, is fundamental to understanding laminitis.

Too often we focus on the end result: stretched white lines, rotation, sinking and distorted hoof capsules.

The real answers begin much earlier.

Join Professor Chris Pollitt as he explains the biology of hoof growth, the structures responsible for producing healthy horn, and why understanding normal growth is essential before you can truly understand disease.

Whether you're a farrier, veterinary professional or a horse owner wanting evidence-based knowledge, this webinar will give you a clearer understanding of one of the most misunderstood areas of the equine foot.

📅 **Live in just 2 days**
🎥 Can't attend live? Your ticket includes access to the recording.

Because if you don't understand how the hoof is built...
..it's impossible to fully understand how laminitis changes it.

Secure your place today.

07/25/2026

Fantastic and very informative conversation with The Humble Hoof

What happens when barefoot doesn't work?

We likely have come across horses that just can't seem to get comfortable without hoof protection. The ones that frustrate us and seem to be dead set on having lameness issues. What might be going on under the surface?

Matthew Jackson from Scotland chatted with me to tackle this topic that doesn't get discussed enough in the hoofcare world. Matthew was on the podcast previously to share his journey from being a fully qualified farrier to embracing a more barefoot-focused, "no steel" approach to hoof care. This time, we decide to talk about what that means for horses that may have difficulty without hoof protection.

We discuss what it really means to improve hoof health from the inside out, how the internal structures of the hoof influence long-term soundness, and the many factors that can affect hoof quality and function. We also talk about the importance of keeping an open mind, avoiding dogma, and approaching our hoof care education as a lifelong learning journey.

You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under "The Humble Hoof," or directly at this link:
https://thehumblehoof.com/2026/07/10/when-barefoot-doesnt-work/

07/23/2026

Check this volume of The Horse's Hoof magazine and read about performing barefoot.

The Horse's Hoof Barefoot News July 2026 is released!
Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/thehorseshoof/50-giveaway
What's in this issue? 🌞 Barefoot Trends in Show and Sport 🌞 UK Trainer Endorses Barefoot Race Training 🌞 Barefoot Transition Advice from Farrier turned Barefoot Specialist 🌞 Just a Guy Running Free with his Horse! 🌞 Lightning Strike, Choke and Fun Ranch Trips! 🌞 And more!

07/23/2026

Do you know all the roles of the navicular bone?
Here is a great post from Tomas G. Teskey Veterinary Insights

07/21/2026

Great read!

Hello Everyone, It is simple, suppose to be simple, picking up your personal horse or any horses front or hind limbs. It is something that horses are trained to do from the first time they are trimmed…

07/13/2026

Stay cool out there!
And offer your trimmers ice cold water .

07/12/2026

06/28/2026

Great conversation with The Humble Hoof .

There sure is a lot of talk lately about laminitis and founder, including opinions on the causes of these changes in the hoof and how to address them. People are getting passionate about the trim, the management, and the various reasons a horse can become laminitic. These conversations are important, and I wanted to jump in and re-publish a podcast episode we originally shared in 2020.

Dr. Debra Taylor of Twin Creeks Veterinary Services in Alabama is an absolute wealth of knowledge on laminitis; she focuses her practice on podiatry, and has done extensive work on laminitic cases. Back in 2020, she chatted with me about these three main causes of laminitis, and how to approach them. This conversation is still one of my absolute favorite interviews I've done on the podcast, and with all the talks lately (and even some drama) around founder issues, I thought a re-publish "throwback" to this episode was timely!

You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under "The Humble Hoof," or directly at this link: https://thehumblehoof.com/2026/06/26/throwback-not-all-laminitis-is-created-equal/

06/27/2026

Are you afraid from grass??

Wilson from Hay OptiMizer with collaboration of Balanced Bay: Equine Nutrition Consulting has started a great research and the results are surprising.

Are you afraid of long, lush grass for your horse?