The Stride Blog
Horse health, movement & performance.
Practical writing on the things riders actually search for at 6am — soundness, conditioning, hoof care and what the data can and can't tell you.
How often should a horse see the farrier?
Most horses need the farrier every four to eight weeks. What sets your horse's interval, how to spot a foot that has run long, and why the date matters.
Read →A horse's digital pulse: what it means and how to feel for one
A bounding digital pulse means inflammation inside the hoof. Where to feel for it, what normal feels like, and when it means ring the vet now.
Read →How to tell if your horse is lame behind
Hind-limb lameness is harder to spot than front. Here's what to look for, why it hides so well, and when to stop looking and call the vet.
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