The XL Block is larger than Bovi-Bond's traditional rubber block. The larger size allows a proper fit for bigger claws. The XL Block provides more sole coverage than the traditional block and supports both the heel and the toe. The block can be trimmed to a smaller size if needed. Read More...
Larkin Greene recently held a hands-on workshop at the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in California with Bob Smith and his students. Students enjoyed a presentation on hoof care adhesives in the morning and were able to practice applying the product in the afternoon. Read More...
(Family Features) Increasing heat and drier conditions mean outdoor animals of all kinds are forced to adapt as the summer season marches on. Read More...
When it comes to weather and a horse’s environment, there are two main factors that impact hoof health:
• Temperature
• Moisture
How temperature and moisture can affect the sole: Read More...
Many people ask if the acrylic and urethane adhesives currently used on horse’s feet trap moisture resulting in adverse effects. The answer should be no, but it’s not always that simple. Read More...
A horse that is at risk of developing unhealthy bars may have one of the following characteristics:
Stacked sole
Pinched heels
Signs that a horse may have unhealthy bars: Read More...
Everyone wants their work to look good, but when it comes to adhesives, pretty sometimes comes at the expense of strength; thicker is definitely stronger, especially when gluing to compromised feet. Read More...
A horse that is at risk of developing Caudal Heel Syndrome may have one of the following characteristics:
Long heels
Pinched heels
Signs that a horse may have Caudal Heel Syndrome: Read More...
Similar to how humans use crutches to limit the use of an injured foot in order to heal, cows rely on a similar approach called blocking to allow abscesses, claw injuries or other conditions to heal. Read More...
This is an 8wk old quarter horse with a valgus angular deviation at the knee and a slightly varus fetlock. The medial plates are growing faster than the lateral which is pushing the leg toward the lateral side, causing abnormal weight bearing on the medial heel. Read More...
