Dr. Jenny Hagen talks about how what we do to the foot affects a horse's soft tissue, joints, and movement. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN And special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big...
Jan 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 100
In this throwback episode, Alicia talks about what got her into hoofcare - her mustang gelding Vinnie and his various navicular-related pathologies - and what his rehab to comfort looked like. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN And special shout ou...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 99
Dr. Sherry Johnson talks about working together as a team on a lameness case, what kinds of exercises can be of benefit, and things to consider when bringing a horse back into work to prevent reinjury. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com w...
Dec 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 98
Dr. Frank Reilly talks about causes of canker, and his process for rehabbing it and preventing recurrence. For more information see: equinemedsurg.com Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN And special shout out to Grid as New, ...
Dec 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 97
Pulling shoes on horses can be so much more than just "pulling shoes" if we want them to be comfortable long term. Hoofcare providers Jen Rakas, Sara Hunt, and Anna Drabble talk about tips and advice for helping the barefoot transition to be a successful one that keep the horse comfortable and the owner prepared for what to expect. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithr...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 96
Dr. Van Eps discusses myths and misunderstandings about laminitis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. To reach out to Dr. Van Eps or look into donating to laminitis research, visit: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/clinical-studies-new-bolton-center/centers-laboratories/van-eps-laminitis-laboratory Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with co...
Nov 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 95
Originally published in 2019, this episode includes a conversation with Dr. Andrew Van Eps about the three main causes of laminitis as well as their treatment. Dr. Van Eps will also be on the next podcast episode with updated research from the last 4 years on laminitis treatment and prevention. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Bo...
Oct 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 94
David Rendle, president of BEVA, talks about the latest in laminitis treatment research and new medications that are showing great promise. To contact, reach out to: [email protected] Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN And special shout out to Grid...
Oct 13, 2023•19 min•Ep. 93
Bernie Harberts talks about his cross country treks on his mules, along with how he handled their hoofcare and hoof booting. Look out for his memoir "Two Mules to Triumph" about his adventures! For more info, see: riverearth.com Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.co...
Sep 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 92
Deciding when to euthanize in cases of lameness or chronic pain is never an easy decision. Dr. Sara Cook of Black Brook Veterinary Services talks about guidelines for making this choice, and how to know when it might be the kindest option for your equine companion. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20...
Sep 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 91
Originally published in 2021, this episode include Dr. Jenny Susser, Kendra Skorstad, and Sydney Kotow, all talking about burn out and compassion fatigue in equine professionals. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN And specia...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 90
White Line Disease can wreak havoc on a horse's hoof capsule. Travis Burns talks about what it is, what might contribute to its development, and common treatments. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN And special shout out to ...
Aug 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 89
One of the hardest things to know is if what we are doing for the horse is the right thing for that current situation at that current time. Hoofcare choices can depend on many different factors - so how do we know if we are taking them all into consideration to ultimately help the horse? Pat Reilly, Chief of Farrier Services at New Bolton Center in PA, talks about evidence-based podiatry and tools and metrics we can use to measure changes in both hoof morphology as well as movement and biomechan...
Jul 21, 2023•55 min•Ep. 88
Daisy Bicking talks about a laminitis case study that wasn't doing well at home, despite the perfect diet and a dry lot. Daisy discusses how the management was adjusted so that this horse began thriving and is now back in ridden work, even after years of laminitic setbacks! Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is of...
Jul 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 87
Dwarf miniature horses may seem cute, but unfortunately they come with a lot of health concerns and often have extensive limb and hoof issues. Josh Dolan of The Peeps Foundation chats about how he approaches corrective trimming and shoeing on these dwarves, and what else we can do to help. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo ...
Jun 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 86
Grazing horses safely can take a lot more than just tossing horses out on grass. How do we know if the grass is safe, how can we minimize risk for laminitis, and how can we ensure our land and horses stay as healthy as possible in the process? Cherrie Nolden discusses this and more. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offer...
Jun 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 85
As a hoofcare provider, seeing a horse with DSLD is one of the most heartbreaking things to deal with. These horses often slowly decline in comfort, and it can feel helpless trying to figure out a way to slow this progression. For years I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode with a veterinarian about DSLD, but had a hard time finding someone willing or with expertise in this area. Until now! Dr. Sabrina Brounts has spent significant time studying tendon and ligament damage and repair, and now...
May 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 84
I have been on a bit of a “bodywork” kick lately, just noting how important the whole body is in what we as hoofcare providers see when coming to the feet. Some problems that we might blame on conformation, or “just how the horse is,” might actually resolve with properly addressing issues higher up. We can’t get stuck just looking at the feet! Christy DiColla, an equine sports therapist, travels across the States working on seriously hardworking horses… so when she told me that she sees some com...
May 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 83
Tayla Pierce-Hart discusses her journey to rehab with her horse Frankie, diagnosed with navicular and collateral ligament damage, with a vet suggestion of euthanasia. Tayla discusses the avenues they tried to get him sound, and what eventually allowed Frankie to go back in work full time. Thank you to our sponsors: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at equithrive.com Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at cavallo-inc.com...
Apr 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 82
Structural integration involves working with the fascial connections in a horse to help address movement and soundness issues with the goal of solid improvement that doesn't need continued therapy. Saxon Alexandra, a structural integration therapist based out of New England, talks about what Structural Integration is and how it can benefit horses and people. For more info, see: https://www.actualityequine.org/Saxon https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=208022701624285&set=a.204612515298637&typ...
Apr 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
We can influence foal conformation and development long term by how we trim their feet - whether that's good or bad! I speak with Kirsten Proctor, hoofcare provider in upstate NY, about when we should first see foals for hoofcare, and how to set them up long term for success. Thank you to our sponsors: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at equithrive.com Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at cavallo-inc.com...
Mar 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 80
Amy Dell-Anthony of Abbotts View Track Livery talks about what track systems are, how to practically start one, and the benefits we see in horses and their hooves when living on a track. For more information, check out Amy's book "Horse Track Systems" on Amazon worldwide. Thank you to our sponsors: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at equithrive.com Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at cavallo-inc.com...
Mar 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 79
Dr. Sharon Warner talks about her PhD research into the digital cushion in various species, how it functions, and what it is made up of. We also talk about equine biomechanics, and whether the digital cushion can regenerate. Note that at 18:53, Sharon meant to say "retracted" and not protracted. Thank you to our sponsors!: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at equithrive.com Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at cavallo-inc.com...
Feb 24, 2023•29 min
Mollie Murphy and Humble Hoof host Alicia Harlov talk about the new Humble Hoof Rehab Facility - the inspiration behind it, how Alicia and her husband found the property, what it took to get there, and also what the rehab facility is all about. They chat about the rehab approach taken at the property, and what kind of cases may benefit the most from this kind of facility. For more info: thehumblehoof.com Thank you to our sponsors!: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off at equithrive.com Use code HRN f...
Feb 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 77
When you have a career with horses, it can be life-altering to get injured. At the least, it can mean unpaid time off work to recover, and at the worst, it can mean the end to your career. So how do you cope, physically and emotionally, after a tragic event? Heather Wu, a hoofcare provider in KY, talks about her serious car accident that affected her ability to live and work for 6+ months. We talk about how she got through the recovery both mentally and physically, and what kept her going. Thank...
Jan 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 76
Dr. Craig Lesser, vet podiatrist at Rood and Riddle in Lexington, KY, shares his insight into how to deal with keratomas and chronic hoof abscessing. We discuss maggot debridement, surgery, antibiotics, and more.
Jan 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 75
Dr. Kate Horan talks about her study on racehorses, and how various approaches to hoofcare and two different surface options affected the breakover and movement of the horses.
Nov 11, 2022•22 min•Ep. 74
The seasonal rise of ACTH in the fall can throw many PPID horses into laminitis. How can we better manage this? How do we take care of our metabolic horses to prevent laminitis and founder? Dr. Jaini Clougher and Dr. Kathleen Gustafson, both who have worked with ECIR, discuss how to best manage metabolic horses so they can not just survive, but thrive. For more information, visit: ecirhorse.org
Oct 26, 2022•51 min
Cristina Brogdon, Jodie Jensen, and Alicia Harlov talk about some of their favorite hoofcare patholoy cases they have worked on and why. Stringhalt, laminitis, navicular, and more are discussed, along with what worked and what didn't!
Oct 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 73
Dr. Sarah le Jeune and Christina Rohlf discuss footing considerations when it comes to both performance and injury. The discussion dives into recent research on footing factors that affect forces working on the equine limb.
Sep 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 72
