Barefoot horses Barefoot horses refers to horses which are kept barefoot full time, as opposed to horses who are fitted with horse shoes. The hooves of barefoot horses are trimmed with special consideration to a barefoot lifestyle. The barefoot horse movement advocates a generalized use of barefoot horses, both in non-competitive and competitive riding, often coupled with a more natural approach to horse care. Barefoot_horses
Equine nutrition Equine nutrition is the feeding of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, and other equines. Correct and balanced nutrition is a critical component of proper horse care.Horses are non-ruminant herbivores of a type known as a "hind-gut fermentor." This means that horses have only one stomach, as do humans. Equine_nutrition
Equine metabolic syndrome Also known as Peripheral Cushings Disease and Equine Syndrome XThis is an area of much new research and is increasingly believed to have a major role in conditions such as laminitis. Although many factors (including cortisol metabolism and adipocyte (fat cell) turnover) are involved, the primary cause is insulin resistance. This is similar to type II diabetes in humans, where the action of insulin is impaired, despite often elevated concentrations. Equine_metabolic_syndrome