Winter Hoof Management
With winter fast approaching its important to take good care of your horses’ feet while maintaining awareness of hoof changes in the winter. Hooves are prone to packing ice and snow balls making it difficult to walk. This also increases the chance of slips and falls that can lead to stress on joints, tendons, and ligaments. Hooves in winter grow differently than during the summer. Generally, the hoof growth is slower during the winter however it is just as important to mainta