Learning to read the hoof is an incredibly important skill for both hoof care professionals and horse owners.

A horse's hooves reveal a lot about what is happening throughout their body and our trimming decisions should treat the horse as a system instead of addressing the hooves in isolation.

In Episode 6 of the Hoof to Horse Podcast, we explore how hoof distortions and wear patterns, including high-low hooves, squared off toes, negative palmar/plantar angles, and flare, can provide clues about posture, movement, and compensation.

A horse's landing pattern can reveal a lot about the health and comfort of their feet. In this episode, we explore why a healthy horse should typically land heel first, what toe-first landings may be telling you, and the many factors that can contribute to this important gait change. We also discuss practical steps to identify the underlying cause and support healthier hoof function, because improving hoof landings starts with understanding why they're happening.

In the previous episode of the Hoof to Horse Podcast, Laminitis Hot Takes Part 1, our hoof care professionals tackled controversial views on diet, trimming protocols, and rehab strategies. In this episode, we continue that discussion, diving deeper into our professionals' opinions on radiographic imaging, dietary management, prognosis after recovery, and why prevention is the true key to success.