The Humble Hoof

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

Horse Track Systems with Amy Dell-Anthony, Sponsored by Equithrive

Mar 10, 2023

Amy Dell-Anthony of Abbotts View Track Livery talks about what track systems are, how to practically start one, and the benefits we see in horses and their hooves when living on a track.

For more information, check out Amy's book "Horse Track Systems" on Amazon worldwide.

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A Horse's Shock Absorber: The Digital Cushion, sponsored by EquiThrive

Feb 24, 2023

Dr. Sharon Warner talks about her PhD research into the digital cushion in various species, how it functions, and what it is made up of. We also talk about equine biomechanics, and whether the digital cushion can regenerate. Note that at 18:53, Sharon meant to say "retracted" and not protracted.

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The Beginnings of a Lameness Rehab Facility - Sponsored by Equithrive

Feb 10, 2023

Mollie Murphy and Humble Hoof host Alicia Harlov talk about the new Humble Hoof Rehab Facility - the inspiration behind it, how Alicia and her husband found the property, what it took to get there, and also what the rehab facility is all about. They chat about the rehab approach taken at the property, and what kind...

Back to Horses After Injury

Jan 27, 2023

When you have a career with horses, it can be life-altering to get injured. At the least, it can mean unpaid time off work to recover, and at the worst, it can mean the end to your career. So how do you cope, physically and emotionally, after a tragic event?
Heather Wu, a hoofcare provider in KY, talks about her...

Keratomas and Chronic Abscessing with Dr. Craig Lesser

Jan 13, 2023

Dr. Craig Lesser, vet podiatrist at Rood and Riddle in Lexington, KY, shares his insight into how to deal with keratomas and chronic hoof abscessing. We discuss maggot debridement, surgery, antibiotics, and more.