Understanding Underrun Heels: What They Are and What to Do About Them
Underrun heels are one of the most common (and most misunderstood) hoof distortions in domestic horses. They can occur in both barefoot and shod horses,…
Why Are My Horse’s Hooves So Wide (And Should I Be Worried)?
Sometimes wide hooves are perfectly healthy. Other times, they’re a sign that your horse needs extra support and care. Discover expert tips on identifying healthy…
Long Toes, Boot Fit, and Horse Welfare
Healthy hooves are essential for horses to be able to move with confidence and comfort, with or without hoof protection. When a hoof has ideal…
Increasing activity levels of a barefoot horse, and how it affects the hooves
What to consider when increasing your horse’s activity levels, and how it affect their hoof health.
Spring and exfoliating soles on horse hooves
In this blog, we’ll explore why exfoliating soles happen in springtime, what a retained sole is, and how to keep your horse comfortable and healthy…
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…
Hoof cracks, other summer hoof problems, and how to fix them
As seasons change, the horse’s hooves adjust as best they can to whatever the current climate and the horse’s living environment is like. In summer…
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…
NPA – what is a negative palmar angle on a horse’s hoof?
NPA (negative palmar angle, or negative plantar angle) is a fairly hot topic at the moment, and it’s great that people are becoming more aware…
Hoof boots for narrow hooves
Updated: Sep 2, 2022 “Please make Flex Hoof Boots for narrow hooves!” This is something that we hear quite regularly. It’s understandable that people request narrow…
Hoof trimming – what’s an ideal trim cycle?
In this blog, we talk about hoof trimming, and specifically about what length of trim cycle is ideal for barefoot horses. We are traditionally used…
Achieving comfort in foot sore horses
Updated: Apr 28, 2021 My horse has low grade laminitis!!! Having a foot sore horse on hard ground and on stones is worrying to an owners.…
