Twenty-three centuries ago, in The Art of Horsemanship, Xenophon stated, “The same care which is given to the horse’s food and exercise, to make his body grow strong, should also be devoted to keeping his feet in condition.” This is as true today as it was thousands of years ago.

We were hiking in the hills, admiring the wide open spaces and observing Mustangs in their family herd groups at the Return to Freedom horse sanctuary in CA.

By Tomas Teskey D.V.M.I

Tomas Teskey D.V.M.I was recently approached about consulting with a dressage stable owner and his plans to purchase an eight year old Swedish warmblood mare that had been diagnosed with navicular syndrome. He was interested in just using her as a brood mare since she was approaching “middle age” and the lameness […]

Tomas G. Teskey D.V.M.
“PRIMUM NON NOCERE” (First, do no harm)-Attr.
Hippocrates c.460-357 B.C

Abstract

The present day paradigm of equine hoof care fails to both define and solve some of the most common health problems seen in the equine industry. Traditional hoof care methods are unable to maintain soundness, nor bring lasting relief to ailing horses due to […]