I have often wondered if, as hoofcare providers, what we are setting to do to the foot is actually doing what we think it is.
Is adjusting the trim or elevating one side of the foot actually improving mediolateral balance?
Is elevating the heel actually affecting the soft tissue in the back of the limb?
Are horses improving because of what we do, or in spite of it?
I reached out to Dr. Jenny Hagen, a vet, farrier, and researcher based in Germany, to discuss some of these topics. With her published research on some of these things, she helped to highlight what we are actually doing when we work on feet!
You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under “The Humble Hoof,” or directly at this link.
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