Hoof rings aren’t just a record of the past, they’re a forecast. Because a hoof takes about a year to grow, the ring you’re looking at today was created under the same seasonal conditions you could be standing in now.

Bars are not decorative ridges. They’re structural beams, formed by the hoof wall folding inward at the heels. They brace the back of the hoof, support the internal tissues, and help the capsule resist distortion. They are part of the horse’s shock‑absorbing system which is the part you can’t see.

Sole grows slowly - but it does grow when the conditions are right. Quality nutrition is the earliest, most powerful lever you can pull, and it’s one owners can control without waiting for a crisis.

PPID (Cushings) is one of the most common hormonal issues we see in older horses, but Australian data shows many cases are still slipping past owners. With around one in five horses over 15 affected, it’s far more widespread than most people realise. The challenge is that PPID doesn’t show up all at once, you need to keep a close eye on symptoms of problems with insulin and metabolic health to catch it early and keep these horses safe.

Performance horses are often successful because they are curious, bold, and thrive on challenges and novelty. Even though their joints and muscles might keep them from the arena, that doesn’t mean we can’t stimulate their minds.

Use of shoes in different cultures throughout history and it's implications for soundness today

Laminitis, or 'founder' is a common and painful condition that affects horses' hooves, causing lameness and discomfort.

Horse feed bags - from deciphering technical jargon to understanding ingredient quality. Reading information on horse feed bags made easy.

It’s often thought that horses with white hooves are more prone to problems such as cracks, chips, and other hoof-related issues

Seedy toe, also known as white line disease, is a common hoof condition in horses. But does it come from the inside or the outside?

Aside from reproductive health, vets are only necessary when something is going wrong. Avoid reasons for a vet visit as much as possible.

Horses with hoof thrush can be very lame. We have helped horses who were almost put down for chronic 'navicular' that actually had thrush.

Here are 5 natural supplements that offer a wide range of benefits at just 10g per day.

What horse health problems do you have? After almost 20 years we have a range of natural supplements and treatments available.

At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...

Easy to use products to help horse owners take control of their horses' hoof condition

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You will have heard the expression 'no hoof, no horse'. One of the most critical aspects of horse care is hoof health. A popular...

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