As horses age, it's still important that they continue to receive regular attention from their farrier. Yes, older horses' hooves may grow more slowly, but that doesn't mean you should skip farrier visits. It's important to remember that hooves grow quicker at the toe than the heel, so any neglect will cause stress on the tendons and other joints. For older horses, this can be especially uncomfortable.
Kentucky Equine Research recently published an article that's a super great read, especially for senior horse owners. The article gives some good tips on how to keep an arthritic horse comfortable during an appointment and even dives into some nutrition tips that help their hooves healthy.
To learn more, please read the full article HERE!
Drew Morales of Morales Farrier Service offers a variety of services to keep your horse's feet sound and healthy including: Trims, Front Shoes, Full Sets of Shoes, Equi-Pak Pour-in pads, Glue on horseshoes, Therapeutic horseshoes and Corrective horseshoes to name a few. Drew can also create custom horseshoes to suit your horse's individual needs. Located in Richmond, VA, Morales Farrier Service serves the Eastern Virginia area including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Chester, Chesterfield and Powhatan.
To learn more about Drew and his services, please visit his website at www.moralesfarrierservice.com
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