Articles

24-Dec-2007 (Navicular Sysdrome)

Navicular Syndrome has been a problem in many equines for many years, but tends to only show up in the equine athletes in their prime of life. It is something that can cause pain and in some cases it will cause the end of the horses working life. This is because it has a degenerative effect on th

15-Dec-2007 (What is Orthopaedic Balance)

In this paper I cover what I mean when I use the term Orthopaedic Balance and why is it so important.  These are the two questions I am asked whenever I see a new client for the first time. To see why I use these term lets go back a few years and look at how

15-Dec-2007 (Digital Cushion)

In this paper I will cover the digital cushion and the roll it plays in hoof function along with shock absorption.

The digital cushion has a major part to play in the function of the hoof; its main job in the hoof is reducing concussion in the foot then the upper body. The secondary part

15-Dec-2007 (Taking a different look at the foot)

In this paper I am going to discuss my thoughts on orthopaedics and biomechanics. When we have a close look at the makeup of the hoof and its internal structures you will find that the outer hoof capsule is the main component that has the ability to change its shape, and therefore its alignment o

15-Dec-2007 (Internal Hoof Stress)

The stresses that I am referring to are the stresses placed on the internal structures (bones, cartilage, ligaments, laminae, blood flow) of the hoof that cause the equine to alter its stance or movement due to discomfort in its hooves (bone structure, cartilages, bilateral ligaments, white line,

15-Dec-2007 (Signs of Imbalance)

There are many signs of imbalance to look for in a hoof and not just the hoof and pastern axis analysis.

The hoof is constantly under pressure whilst accomplishing its job of supporting and protecting the internal mechanism of the hoof and supporting the weight of the equine. This system

14-Dec-2007 (Effects of Shoeing - good or bad)

In this paper I would like to discuss the effects a shoe could have on the foot.The type of shoe and the position of the shoe on the foot can affect the internal structures of the foot.This can be a positive or negative effect on the foot and/or upper body because as we know the orthopaedic stanc