What We Know About DSLD with Dr. Sabrina Brounts, Sponsored by Equithrive
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Dr. Sabrina Brounts talks about DSLD in horses - often characterized by dropped fetlocks. We talk about the limitations of diagnostics, predictability testing, treatment options, and more. Thank you to our sponsors: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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The Body's Role in High/Low Hooves with Christy DiColla, Sponsored by EquiThrive
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Christy DiColla talks about various issues in the body and how they can affect movement and even hoof conformation. She also dives into her rib entrapment syndrome techniques, and how to recognize this issue in your horse. For more information: Thank you to our sponsors: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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Case Study: Navicular with Collateral Ligament Damage, Sponsored by Equithrive
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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 Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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Finding Unity in the Horse with Saxon Alexandra, Sponsored by EquiThrive
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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: Thank you to our sponsors: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off your first order at Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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Managing Foal Feet with Kirsten Proctor, Sponsored by Equithrive
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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 Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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Horse Track Systems with Amy Dell-Anthony, Sponsored by Equithrive
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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 Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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A Horse's Shock Absorber: The Digital Cushion, sponsored by EquiThrive
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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 Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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The Beginnings of a Lameness Rehab Facility - Sponsored by Equithrive
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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: Thank you to our sponsors!: Use code HUMBLEHOOF for 20% off at Use code HRN for 20% off Trek boots at
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Back to Horses After Injury
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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 you to Cavallo for being a sponsor! Use the code "HRN" at to receive 20% off a pair of...
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Keratomas and Chronic Abscessing with Dr. Craig Lesser
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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.
info_outlineThey discuss how their views on navicular changed from before diagnosis to now, after rehabilitation back to work.
Also discussed is the key factors that helped each horse.