The sole covers the bottom of the horse's foot and protects the coffin bone from injury. It should be concave, which keeps it from bearing weight and helps support the bony column.

One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that when it comes to hoof balance, there isn't a set definition. This makes it challenging for everyone to achieve a ...

Hoof cracks in the wall of the horse’s foot can range from being little more than a cosmetic blemish to a serious cause of lameness and pain. They can run vertically or horizontally, when they ...

The white line can be found on the bottom of the horse’s hoof close to the edge as a lighter area of horn where the hoof wall and sole meet. Like any join or seam, it is a potential weak spot.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) -- This year our area has seen record breaking rain fall -- and it's causing problems for horses. All the moisture in the air and on the ground can lead to thrush - a ...

Healthy hooves are the foundation for your horse’s soundness. There are some common problems that can arise causing lameness in your horse including hoof imbalances, underrun heels, quarter ...

Experience the most satisfying part of horse care — a skilled farrier trims and shapes the hoof to perfection. The clicks, ...

A city lawmaker’s campaign to hobble horse-drawn buggies would wipe out more than 300 jobs in an already dismal economy – but proponents say it’s a small price to pay to stick up … ...

Smoke pours off the hoof as the hot shoe is placed on the bottom of the horse’s hoof. The heated shoe conforms more comfortably to the hoof and the heat does not cause the horse pain.

A horse's hoof is not a single, solid body part. It's a complex combination of parts, an evolutionary marvel that allows a half-ton animal to run at tremendous speeds on the tips of its toes.