Unshod hooves show increased widening and contraction, and so a greater range of motion, than those with shoes, a study has found. The second phase of results from research into the impact of shoeing on equine movement has been released, showing that the internal movement of the hoof is affected by shoeing. H&H reported on […]
Farewell, Sandown The Metropolitan Police has paid tribute to Police Horse Sandown, who died during the Notting Hill Carnival. The 14-year-old, who had been with the force for seven years, collapsed on duty and could not be saved. “PH Sandown was a massive part of the mounted branch family and was loved dearly. He will […]
RESEARCHERS behind a study into the difference in equine movement when horses are shod and unshod hope to help reduce lameness and benefit horses and owners. The first findings of the collaborative study, involving top showjumper Peder Fredricson, vet Staffan Lidbeck and Lars Roepstorff, professor and researcher from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and […]