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

No Footing, No Horse with Dr. Sarah le Jeune and Christina Rohlf

Sep 23, 2022

Dr. Sarah le Jeune and Christina Rohlf discuss footing considerations when it comes to both performance and injury. The discussion dives into recent research on footing factors that affect forces working on the equine limb.

Navigating Lameness Cases with Dr. Sasha Hill and Stuart Muir

Aug 29, 2022

Dr. Sasha Hill and Stuart Muir discuss various approaches to lameness including diagnostics, as well as navigating the vet/farrier dynamic when working together. We also discuss case studies where diagnostics helped with soundness recovery.

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Going Pro In Hoofcare: What We Wish We Knew Beforehand

Aug 26, 2022

Denys Antonenko, Nicole Jory, and Lisa Mittler all discuss the surprises - both good and bad - that came along with a career change into hoofcare. We discuss various aspects of the job that are difficult, as well as rewarding.

The Body's Role in Hoof Issues with Celeste Lazaris

Aug 12, 2022

Celeste-Leilani Lazaris talks about how the body can affect movement, hoof balance, and soundness. She focuses on the thoracic sling and surrounding soft tissue and some approaches she takes to get horses with weak necks, backs, etc. to a level of comfort in order to grow better balanced hooves, allowing for...

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...