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Our nifty quick guides written by professionals to help share knowledge of hoof care to the internet! If you’re interested in deeper knowledge, join our hoof care school that is a more structured way to take care of your horses hooves!

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    Flex Hoof Boots Care Guidelines

    By following these tips, you’ll help ensure your horse stays healthy and happy, and that both of you can enjoy the full benefits of Flex…

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    Laminitis – here’s what you need to know

    This blog covers what laminitis is, how to recognise it, its causes and symptoms, and why early treatment is crucial. Additionally, we discuss how Flex…

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    How to take great hoof photos

    Taking hoof photos might sound simple, but doing it well is a true art form. When done incorrectly, even slight changes in angle, lighting, or…

    Boot fit Hoof care

    What It Takes to Be the Owner of a Hoof Rehab Horse

    Hoof rehabilitation takes patience, daily care and emotional resilience. Learn how to support your horse’s comfort without expecting perfection.

    Hoof care Tips

    Putting the Flex Trail Kit to the Test: Keeping Hoof Boots Secure on Every Adventure

    Discover how the Flex Trail Kit helps keep hoof boot straps securely fastened during trail riding and turnout. Easy to add to your existing Flex…

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    Is Your Horse Sound, Comfortable or Compensating?

    Not all lameness looks like a limp. Learn how changes in stride, landing, posture and behavior can reveal discomfort or compensation in horses.

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    What Hoof Radiographs Can and Can’t Tell Us

    What can hoof radiographs reveal about a horse’s foot? Learn what they show, what they can miss, and why images must be interpreted alongside the…

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    Fall Laminitis: Why Autumn Can Be a High-Risk Time for Your Horse’s Feet

    Why can laminitis appear in fall? Learn how insulin dysregulation, changing grass conditions and the seasonal ACTH rise in horses with PPID can affect hoof…

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    How to Improve Hoof Health: Is It Really All About the Trim?

    Is good hoof health really all about the trim? Learn how diet, comfortable movement and species-appropriate care help horses grow and use healthier feet.

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    Does My Horse Need Hoof Protection? 3 Signs to Watch For

    Does your horse need hoof protection? Learn 3 subtle signs of hoof discomfort, why “toughening up” isn’t always the answer, and when protection may help.

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    Why Does My Horse Keep Getting Laminitis? 11 Possible Triggers

    Does your horse keep getting laminitis despite careful management? Explore 11 possible triggers, from diet and seasonal hormones to stress, movement and hoof care.

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    Is Your Hoof Care Schedule Fixing the Problem or Chasing It?

    How often should a horse be trimmed? Learn how trim cycle length affects hoof balance, breakover, biomechanics and hoof health – and why every horse…

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    5 Common Horse Hoof Care Myths Debunked

    Are white hooves weaker? Is soreness after trimming normal? Explore 5 common horse hoof care myths and what matters for healthy, comfortable hooves.

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    Horse Hoof Problems: What Should You Actually Worry About?

    Horse hoof problems aren’t always what they seem. Learn which hoof changes may be cosmetic and which signs hoofcare professionals pay closer attention to.

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    Hoof Boot Wear Patterns: What Are Your Flex Boots Telling You?

    Hoof boot wear patterns can reveal clues about your horse’s movement, trim and comfort. Learn what toe wear, uneven wear and shell wear may indicate.

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