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Slow Growing Hooves

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

The cells of the hooves are among the most metabolically active in the body because they are constantly being worn away and need to replace themselves. Because of this, any gaps in their nutrition shows up as slow growth or … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Support for Shedding

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

Mother Nature provides our horses with a dense coat to protect them in Winter but getting rid of it in the Spring is a hassle.  Shedding is triggered by changes in day length. There are many factors that may either  … Continue reading →

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Feet in the Heat

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Dr. Kellon

Throughout history, horses have been able to perform and thrive in very hot, even desert, environments. Breeds such as the Arabian, Akhal-Teke and predecessors like Turkoman and Byerly Turk are among the many desert adapted breeds. Healthy hooves withstand dry, … Continue reading →

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Diet or Trim – What’s More Important for Hoof Health?

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Dr. Kellon

If you ask me which is more difficult for an owner to get right, I’d say the trim. If you ask a talented hoof professional, they would usually say diet. It’s actually a trick question.  Both are critical and one … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Shedding

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dr. Kellon

If dealing with shedding was the worst problem we had to face with horses we would be blessed indeed – but it’s still a pain. Getting to that glorious new coat underneath will always be predominantly a matter of time, … Continue reading →

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Speed Up Shedding

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Dr. Kellon

Wouldn’t it be great if horses just slipped out of their winter coat like a snake shedding its skin?  Unfortunately, at best it’s not even close but there are factors that can slow it down which you should be aware … Continue reading →

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Fall Laminitis

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Dr. Kellon

There are many possible causes of laminitis but the vast majority of cases have a hormonal/endocrine root.  There is a peak in the spring, related to grazing young high sugar growths of grass.  A second peak occurs in the fall, … Continue reading →

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Shedding Made Easier

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Dr. Kellon

Spring breeds enthusiasm for riding in warmer weather, preparation for competitions, reigniting all the human equine interactions of any level that were squelched by nasty winter weather.  Spring also brings some not so pleasant challenges, including dealing with shedding. We’ve … Continue reading →

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No Hoof, No Horse

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Dr. Kellon

The equine foot is a miracle of engineering and a design that is unique in the animal kingdom. Why the equine foot evolved the way it did is a bit of a mystery, but one clear thing is that the form … Continue reading →

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