Education and Early Detection (PPID & EMS)
At some point in our equine journeys, we may come across horses that are affected by PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) aka Cushings, and EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome), also referred…
At some point in our equine journeys, we may come across horses that are affected by PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) aka Cushings, and EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome), also referred…
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on why I chose to become a barefoot trimmer. It all began when I lost a horse to PPID/Cushing’s, which led to catastrophic founder. I felt…
Laminitis is often a symptom of mechanical issues, systemic problems, or, most commonly, endocrine disorders such as PPID (e.g., Cushing’s Disease) or EMS (i.e., Insulin Resistance). You’ll often hear me…
Seedy toe (also known as white line disease) is the bain of every hoof professional’s existence! It’s an invasion of anaerobic pathogens invading the inner hoof wall and/or white line…