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The Humble Hoof is a podcast for both horse owners and equine professionals, offering discussions into various philosophies on the health of the hoof and soundness of your horse. Each episode we will explore either a topic in regards to the hoof, such as laminitis or navicular, or focus on an interview with a professional in the hoofcare world- whether it's a farrier, trimmer, vet, bodyworker, etc.Please check us out on Facebook, or at thehumblehoof.com. Intro/Outro Song Credit: b song by Sa ...
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Case Study: High/Low and "Not Quite Right"
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Rachel Thompson talks about her success with a severe high/low case, and the interesting journey it took to get feet that were more balanced. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game cha…
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Mystery Lamenesses and Muscle Myopathies with Marion Otto
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Marion Otto discusses MIM, muscle myopathies, and what is commonly known as variants of PSSM - how they present, how they are managed, and what that means for these horses' careers. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN A special shout out to Grid as New,…
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Frances Hughes and Alicia Harlov talk about a case of laminitis in Frances' personal eventing Holsteiner, and recounts the story from diagnosis to recovery. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they…
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Dietary Iron and Its Effect on Hooves, with Dr. Kellon, Dr. Rowe, and Dr. Darani
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Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe talk about excessive dietary iron as well as iron overload in horses, its effect on the hoof as well as the entire body, and ways to mitigate problems. Use code "thehumblehoof" at MadBarn.com for 5% off your order! Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pa…
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Throwback Episode: Are Seasonal Changes Affecting Your Horse?
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Kristen Wertz and Rosemary Zwanenburg talk about hoof issues stemming from the sprout of new spring grass this time of year. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud …
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Equine Weight and Its Effect on Performance
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Emily Elek of Stonewall Ponies chats with me about how she keeps track of the weight on her hunter ponies and horses, and how she sees excess weight affecting performance. We also talk about challenging the notion of "fat is healthy," and ways to feed for fitness without obesity. You can read more at: https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/03/09/size-m…
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We all know the phrase "No Hoof, No Horse," so how do we ensure that we are doing all we can to help our horses grow healthy feet? Dr. Priska Darani and Dr. Fran Rowe discuss nutrition and the hoof, dietary help for winter laminitis, and more. For more information, see madbarn.com ; use code “thehumblehoof” for 5% off your first order. Thank you to…
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Pain Indicators in the Ridden Horse with Dr. Sue Dyson
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Dr. Sue Dyson talks about her Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram, and ways we can advocate for horses exhibiting pain behaviors under saddle. For more information, see: 24horsebehaviors.org Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN A special shout out to Grid as New,…
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Staying Safe: Injury Prevention in the Horse World with Alexa Linton
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As a hoofcare professional, our job is inherently dangerous - even when the horse is well behaved, we can have repetitive strain injuries that force us to stop working. Alexa Linton, an equine and human osteopathic practitioner, talks about ways we can prevent injury and keep our bodies healthy. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Cavallo Hoof Boots…
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For those of us in cold climates, we know horsekeeping becomes exponentially more difficult. It is true for hoofcare providers working in the cold weather - it can be a challenge sometimes! Deanna Quinn, a hoofcare provider in Alaska, talks about tips and tricks for surviving the cold winter months with hoofcare in mind. Thank you to our amazing sp…
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Holiday Mini Episode: Winter Laminitis Edition, by Equithrive
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In cold weather, we can see a sudden increase in hoof pain in some horses with a past of laminitis even with no change in management. In this short mini-episode, Alicia talks about the ECIR protocol for winter laminitis to not only get these horses back to better comfort, but ideally prevent it in the future. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equi…
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Exploring the Equine Gut Microbiome, by Equithrive
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Mary Hartman of StableFeed talks about equine gut health, symptoms of issues, research into diagnostics, and what she has found to help improve gut health and therefore whole body (and hoof) health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order a…
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Recognizing Patterns In Hooves, by Equithrive
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Ula Krzanowska talks about how her architecture background has helped her in hoofcare, and what patterns in hoof wear may indicate in terms of conformation, injury, etc. 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 HU…
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Building a Track System Facility, by Equithrive
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Vova and Alicia Harlov chat about tips and tricks and "what we wish we knew" when building a track system facility. 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…
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Training for Soundness, with Amy Skinner, by Equithrive
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Amy Skinner and I discuss what training issues may look like when pain is involved, and how to focus on training for soundness. We also discuss a horse's anticipation of pain (pain memory) versus current pain, and the fine line to walk to work through the difference during and after rehab. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supple…
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Hoofcare Conference Takeaways, by Equithrive
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A bunch of the 2024 PHCP Conference attendees share some of their favorite parts of this year's conference and some takeaways from the presentations. 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 Hoo…
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Hoof Health Lessons from Nature, by Equithrive
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Melody O'Brien talks about why we may see stronger digital cushions and healthier hooves in wild mustang feet. Topics also covered include track systems, movement, 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 cod…
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Equine Fitness with Jec Ballou, by Equithrive
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One of the best ways to prevent injury and lameness in horses is to keep them fit. Jec Ballou discusses ways to improve our horses' fitness levels, and some examples of what we can find in her book 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses. For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practiti…
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PHCP Conference Sneak Peek, by Equithrive
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You'll hear snippets of conversations from this year's PHCP conference speakers, including Dr. David Rendle, Dr. Jenny Hagen, Celeste Lazaris, Wendy Murdoch, and Ida Hammer. And for those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progres…
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Sole Depth and Hoof Comfort, by Equithrive
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Philip Himanka discusses those difficult "thin sole" cases and why they may struggle to become comfortable. He also talks about how he approaches their hoof rehab to help grow better structures. For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year's Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 20…
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Feeding Forage for Horse Health, by Equithrive
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Dr. Erin Roddy and Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill discuss various types of forage and their possible effect on hoof health as well as overall health. 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…
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Beth Lynn Lewis and Cristina Winemiller chat about considerations for owners and hoofcare providers to keep ourselves safe and healthy while working on hooves in the hot weather. 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 wit…
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Gut Health and Hoof Health, by Equithrive
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Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill talks about factors that affect gut health, and potential links to hoof comfort and health. 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…
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Farming Practices and Horse Health: A Vet's Experience, by Equithrive
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Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, author of "Restoring Eden," talks about her experience with pesticides and their effect on her farm, wildlife, and horses in her care - including the potential effects she noticed in their hooves. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% o…
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Throwback Episode: Thrush, Sponsored by Equithrive
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A throwback on a previous conversation with Sam Austin on what thrush is, what causes it, and how we can treat it. Also included is dialogue with Joe Sexton, a microbiologist. 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 c…
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