The Humble Hoof
Episodes
Hoof Casting and Barefoot Performance with Dr. Stephen O'Grady
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephen O'Grady discusses hoof changes seen when transitioning horses to barefoot. He discusses his approach to trimming, casting, and barefoot tr...
Hoofcare for Rescue Cases with Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tinia Creamer and Suzanna Johnson talk about some of the biggest hoof issues they see in surrendered and seized horses that come into Heart of Phoenix...
Better Horsemanship for Better Hooves with Deanna Preis
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deanna Preis talks about how proper riding and training can influence soundness and hoof health in both a positive or negative way. She also discusses...
The Ideal Hoofcare Client: How to Be Your Farrier's Favorite Person
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Allyssa Stratton, Beth Lynn Lewis, and Michael Linton all join in for an informal chat about characteristics of their favorite clients and horses to w...
Laminitis: Treatment and Prevention
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alicia Nolfi discusses laminitis treatment and the reasoning behind various treatments that are used for laminitic horses. She also talks about th...
Support for Owners and Professionals: The Importance of Continuing Education with PHCP
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PHCP mentors and board members Leslie Carrig, Jeannean Mercuri, Christina Krueger, and Maia Chaput chat about various topics in hoofcare education. Th...
Recognizing Hoof Soreness in Training with Jec Ballou
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jec Ballou, host of "Best Horse Practices" podcast and author of the "101 Exercises.." books, discusses potential clues that a horse in training might...
Hoof Boots: What You Need to Know with Sara Hunt
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Hunt, PHCP member and hoofcare provider, talks about hoof boots and how to decide on the right boot for your horse. Also discussed is fitting iss...
Hoof Injuries: What Your Vet Wants You to Know with Dr. Sara Cook
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Cook of Black Brook Veterinary Services talks about hoof injuries and acute lameness. In this discussion, she mentions when to call the vet a...
Barefoot Showjumping with Lacy Stormes
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lacy Stormes talks about her journey into competing her performance horses barefoot in the professional showjumping world. She talks about management,...
Track System Life: Bethan Summers of Gawsworth Track Livery
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bethan Summers talks about her journey into opening a rehab livery yard boarding facility, and how track systems have benefitted the horses that she h...
Farrier Safety
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with Brian Mullins of Mullins Farrier Podcast, Dr. Simon Curtis of The Hoof of the Horse podcast, and Daniel Bennett of Lockdown Farriery podca...
Success with Polyflex: Curtis Burns
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis Burns talks about his journey into hoofcare and creating the Polyflex composite horse shoe. He shares tips and tricks for getting a good glue a...
The Hoof Rehab Roller Coaster: Controlling Your Mindset with Krista Jones
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Krista Jones, From the Ground Up rehab facility owner and certified bodyworker in the UK, talks about the emotional journey of hoof rehab and how owne...
When the Job Wears Us Out: Burn Out and Compassion Fatigue
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenny Susser (sports psychologist), Kendra Skorstad (farrier), and Sydney Kotow (farrier) all discuss how burn out and compassion fatigue affects ...
Understanding the Hoof of the Horse with Dr. Simon Curtis
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Simon Curtis, farrier, speaker, and author from the UK, talks about his journey into hoofcare and his PhD. He also discusses foal hoof balance and...
The Connection Between Teeth and Hooves with Dr. Tomas Teskey
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tomas Teskey talks about how a horse's tooth balance can affect their movement, soundness, and even hoof wear. He discusses ways to improve their ...
Mismatched Feet: Natural Asymmetry in the Horse Hoof with Dr. Sara Malone
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Malone of Rutgers University discusses her research findings on natural asymmetry in the horse hoof and distal limb. She also mentions possib...
Healing Soft Tissue: Tips for Tendon and Ligament Repair with Dr. Lauren Schnabel
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lauren Schnabel discusses soft tissue injuries in the hoof capsule and steps owners and hoofcare providers can take to help with rehabilitation. T...
Building A Strong Hoof: The Impact of Movement and Environment on Hoof Health with Nick Hill and Ralitsa Grancharova Hill
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Ralitsa Hill have traveled the world and trimmed horses and other hooved animals in all kinds of environments. Here they talk about what fact...
Balanced Rider, Balanced Hoof: Riding the Horse from the Inside Out with Deb Davies
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah Davies talks about how training, riding, saddle fit, and horse fitness affect soundness and even hoof wear patterns. She offers tips for telli...
Innovative Racing: Barefoot Training, Hoof Casting, and 3D Printing with Derek Poupard
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Poupard discusses how he incorporates barefoot training for thoroughbreds at Goldolphin in Dubai as well as in Newmarket UK. He discusses the be...
The Difference with Donkeys: Donkey Hoofcare and Behavior with Ross Keller
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Keller, donkey and mule hoofcare instructor with ELPO (Equine Lameness and Prevention Organization), talks about how donkey feet and behavior dif...
The Elephant in the Room: Trimming Elephant Feet with Mike McClure
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike McClure, an exotic animal care consultant and elephant trimmer, talks in this episode about the similarities and differences between elephant fee...
It's All About Balance: Sure Foot Pads with Wendy Murdoch
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Murdoch discusses her Sure Foot balance pads. She talks about proprioception, movement, and posture, and how horse owners and hoofcare providers...
Farrier Friendly: How To Support Your Horse To Stand Well for The Farrier with Kristin Thornberry
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Thornberry talks about the various reasons why a horse might have trouble standing for their hoofcare appointments, and ways that owners and h...
Evidence Based Podiatry: Yogi Sharp of The Equine Documentalist
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yogi Sharp talks about various studies that have affected the way he approaches his shoeing and hoofcare, as well as what owners can notice to see if ...
Helping Club Feet: Christina Cline of The Essential Hoof Book
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Cline, co-author of The Essential Hoof Book, discusses ways hoofcare providers and owners can improve the comfort of, and in some cases the ...
Not All Laminitis Is Created Equal with Dr. Debra Taylor
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Debra Taylor discusses the 3 causes of laminitis and the treatment approach for each, as well as when to escalate the treatment to the next level....
Looking Above the Hooves: Considering the Whole Horse in Hoofcare with Ida Hammer
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ida Hammer talks about various factors that affects a horse's movement, biomechanics, and health of the hoof. She expands on tools she uses to allow a...
Rehabbing Lameness At Home: Ann Ramsey, Equine Rehabilitation Specialist
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Ramsey, an equine rehabilitation specialist based in California, talks about how to approach rehabbing your horse in situations where a stay at a ...
Dynamic Balance: Rehabbing Lameness Through Movement with Krista Jones and Steven Leigh
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Krista Jones, ESMT and owner of From The Ground Up rehab, and Steven Leigh, hoofcare practitioner, talk about how proper AND improper movement affects...
Managing the Metabolic Horse: Dr. Jaini Clougher and Dr. Kathleen Gustafson of ECIR
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jaini Clougher, veterinarian, and Dr. Kathleen Gustafson, ECIR director and research advisor, talk about diagnosis and treatment of PPID (Cushing'...
Mad About Forage: Feeding the Equine Athlete and more
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a continuation from last episode, Scott Cieslar of Mad Barn, Inc. talks about feeding the equine athlete, alfalfa and the hoof, and gut health and ...
Mad About Hooves: A Peek at Equine Nutrition with Scott Cieslar
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Cieslar of Mad Barn talks about various aspects of equine nutrition and how it can affect the hoof. Topics include iron overloa...
Performance Horse Feet: An Interview with Shannon Peters Dressage
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Shannon Peters, a dressage trainer who has taken horses through Grand Prix and PSG barefoot. Shannon talks about her mot...
Long Toe Woes: Perspectives on Navicular with Dr. Robert Bowker
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18 of The Humble Hoof, Dr. Robert Bowker talks about his research into the caudal hoof through decades of microscopic study and dissection....
Thrush: What's Hiding Underneath?: Sam Austin of Red Horse Products
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam Austin of Red Horse Products answers questions about what might cause thrush and white line disease in horses, and how we can saf...
Case Study #1: DDFT Tears and Navicular Bone Damage
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the lameness history and rehab strategies for my own personal gelding, Vinnie. A BLM Mustang, Vinnie has a history of navicular bone d...
Technology Devoted to the Horse: Monique Craig of EponaMind
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Monique Craig of EponaMind in Paso Robles, California talks about how Epona's MetronMind software has allowed them to watch for vario...
Daisy Haven Farm Clinic Teaser
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This short teaser episode is a sneak peek into a five day clinic at Daisy Haven Farm with Daisy Bicking. In it, you'll hear clips from Daisy's clinic ...
The Road to Hoof Protection: Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc.
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc. shares his journey into the hoof boot world in this episode. He expands on his innovation process, how he tests new pro...
Saving the Laminae: Laminitis Prevention and Rehabilitation with Dr. Andrew Van Eps
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Van Eps delves into new research on laminitis and founder treatment, as well as the importance of prevention. In it, you w...
We're Both Professionals: A Discussion on Vet/Farrier Collaboration with Stuart Muir
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rood and Riddle resident farrier Stuart Muir delves into how to work together with veterinarians for the benefit of the horse. He dis...
Looking at Integrative Hoofcare: Daisy Bicking of Daisy Haven Farm
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Daisy Bicking talks about her journey into hoofcare and the glue-on/composite world. She talks about her influences and what motivate...
Slicing and Dicing: Paige Poss of Anatomy of the Equine
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paige Poss talks about her hoofcare journey which led her into "slicing and dicing" - performing dissections on countless equine cada...
Real Talk: Business Tips for Hoofcare Providers
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, various hoofcare providers talk about tips in how to better run a hoofcare business. Beth Lynn Lewis, Kirsten Proctor, Kristi Rodgers...
Everything Donkey: Megan Hensley, The Donkey Farrier
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Megan Hensley, "The Donkey Farrier," talks about her work with donkeys - from hoofcare to environment to nutrition. She discusses t...
A Whole Horse Approach: An Interview with Pete Ramey, Part 2
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A continuation from Part 1, in this episode Pete Ramey talks about some approaches he takes to deal with hoof pathology in his day to day work. Discus...
A Whole Horse Approach: An Interview with Pete Ramey, Part 1
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Pete Ramey talks about his journey into a holistic, "whole horse" approach to hoofcare, and what he has learned along the way. Th...
Navicular Rehabilitation: Nic Barker of Rockley Farm
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nic Barker talks about her rehab work at Rockley Farm in Exmoor, England, helping horses with a "navicular" diagnosis: bone damage, t...
Hardworking Hooves: Greg Sokoloski and the Houston Mounted Police
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 2000s, Greg Sokoloski, a police officer in the Houston Mounted Police Department, decided to run an "experiment" on the horses in the pol...
Nutrition and the Hoof: Sally Hugg of California Trace
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes an interview with Sally Hugg, "nutrition guru" and creator of California Trace minerals. In it, we explore how nutrition can hel...
The Humble Hoof - Introduction Teaser Episode
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I didn't think I would find people as interested in talking about hooves as I am, and somehow I did. This intro/teaser is a glimpse into why I wanted ...