Caretakers of the Outer Banks wild horses made the decision Thursday to euthanize a 6-week-old wild filly suffering a severe hoof infection after days of searching for her and trying to save her life.

The horse’s environment affects the health of his feet; one of the worst enemies of hoof health is mud, especially if the mud underfoot is constant. Proper moisture is important for feet but they can ...

Genetics aren't destiny when it comes to hoof quality. Here's how diet, exercise and a few specific measures can transform ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe. In the wild, horses are constantly on the move and cover varying terrain, ...

I REMEMBER CLEARLY the day my beautiful palomino Lacey refused to let me pick up her left front hoof to be cleaned. The sky was bright blue and I basked under the warmth of last summer’s sun as I tied ...