Equine Hoof Care: Science and Practice

Course overview

Join us for Equine Hoof Care: Science and Practice, a full-day event designed to connect horse owners, veterinarians, and farriers with the latest knowledge in hoof health. The diverse backgrounds of our speakers will offer a unique, multidisciplinary perspective on equine hoof care. Topics will range from the owner's role in maintaining healthy hooves and the impact of nutrition in metabolic conditions and hoof health, to understanding navicular and palmar foot pain, laminitis management, and farrier-based treatment strategies. This program provides practical, science-based insights to help participants improve hoof care and overall equine well-being. Learning Objectives: Understand navicular syndrome and palmar foot pain, including current approaches to diagnose and treat this condition Examine feeding for a healthy body condition, avoiding equine metabolic syndrome, managing PPID, and minimizing the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis. Learn how nutrition directly impacts hoof health and recognize dietary strategies that support horses diagnosed with laminitis or other metabolic conditions. Explore the essential role horse owners play in ensuring quality hoof care in partnership with veterinarians and farriers. Examine farrier treatments for common hoof and leg problems and how these approaches can improve soundness and long-term hoof function.