The Humble Hoof

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The Humble Hoof is a podcast for both horse owners and equine professionals, offering discussions into various philosophies on the health of the hoof and soundness of your horse.

Each episode we will explore either a topic in regards to the hoof, such as laminitis or navicular, or focus on an interview with a professional in the hoofcare world- whether it's a farrier, trimmer, vet, bodyworker, etc.

Please check us out on Facebook, or at thehumblehoof.com.

Intro/Outro Song Credit: b song by San Holo

The Genetic Side of Metabolic Syndrome and Laminitis with Dr. Elaine Norton

Jul 22, 2022

Dr. Elaine Norton discusses her extensive research into the heritability of equine metabolic syndrome in various breeds of horses, and how that relates to the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis - which makes up 80-90% of laminitis cases. This discussion focuses on her study with Welsh ponies and Morgan horses, but also...

Boot Fitting for Professionals with Sara Hunt

Jul 8, 2022

Sara Hunt, hoofcare provider and boot fit expert based in San Diego, CA, talks about incorporating boot fitting and sales into a hoofcare business. We discuss boot brands, tips and tricks for finding the right fit for the horse, how to charge for fitting sessions, and more!

For more info, see:

spectrumequine.com