The Humble Hoof
The Humble Hoof is a podcast for both horse owners and equine professionals, offering discussions into various philosophies on the health of the hoof and soundness of your horse. Each episode we will explore either a topic in regards to the hoof, such as laminitis or navicular, or focus on an interview with a professional in the hoofcare world- whether it's a farrier, trimmer, vet, bodyworker, etc.Please check us out on Facebook, or at thehumblehoof.com.
Intro/Outro Song Credit: b song by San Holo
https://open.spotify.com/track/3M2UGK6F3Wa0mDIUlFkfWq?si=usCPsqbsRsiPlCLXLmtEiA
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Horse Track Systems with Amy Dell-Anthony, Sponsored by Equithrive
Amy Dell-Anthony of Abbotts View Track Livery talks about what track systems are, how to practically start one, and the benefits we see in horses and their hooves when living on a track.
For more in…
A Horse's Shock Absorber: The Digital Cushion, sponsored by EquiThrive
Dr. Sharon Warner talks about her PhD research into the digital cushion in various species, how it functions, and what it is made up of. We also talk about equine biomechanics, and whether the digita…
The Beginnings of a Lameness Rehab Facility - Sponsored by Equithrive
Mollie Murphy and Humble Hoof host Alicia Harlov talk about the new Humble Hoof Rehab Facility - the inspiration behind it, how Alicia and her husband found the property, what it took to get there, a…
Back to Horses After Injury
When you have a career with horses, it can be life-altering to get injured. At the least, it can mean unpaid time off work to recover, and at the worst, it can mean the end to your career. So how do …
Keratomas and Chronic Abscessing with Dr. Craig Lesser
Dr. Craig Lesser, vet podiatrist at Rood and Riddle in Lexington, KY, shares his insight into how to deal with keratomas and chronic hoof abscessing. We discuss maggot debridement, surgery, antibioti…
How Hoofcare Affects Movement with Dr. Kate Horan
Dr. Kate Horan talks about her study on racehorses, and how various approaches to hoofcare and two different surface options affected the breakover and movement of the horses.
Throwback Episode: Managing the Metabolic Horse
The seasonal rise of ACTH in the fall can throw many PPID horses into laminitis. How can we better manage this? How do we take care of our metabolic horses to prevent laminitis and founder? Dr. Jaini…
A Day in the Life: Our Favorite Cases
Cristina Brogdon, Jodie Jensen, and Alicia Harlov talk about some of their favorite hoofcare patholoy cases they have worked on and why. Stringhalt, laminitis, navicular, and more are discussed, alon…
No Footing, No Horse with Dr. Sarah le Jeune and Christina Rohlf
Dr. Sarah le Jeune and Christina Rohlf discuss footing considerations when it comes to both performance and injury. The discussion dives into recent research on footing factors that affect forces wor…
Navigating Lameness Cases with Dr. Sasha Hill and Stuart Muir
Dr. Sasha Hill and Stuart Muir discuss various approaches to lameness including diagnostics, as well as navigating the vet/farrier dynamic when working together. We also discuss case studies where di…
Going Pro In Hoofcare: What We Wish We Knew Beforehand
Denys Antonenko, Nicole Jory, and Lisa Mittler all discuss the surprises - both good and bad - that came along with a career change into hoofcare. We discuss various aspects of the job that are diffi…
The Body's Role in Hoof Issues with Celeste Lazaris
Celeste-Leilani Lazaris talks about how the body can affect movement, hoof balance, and soundness. She focuses on the thoracic sling and surrounding soft tissue and some approaches she takes to get h…
The Genetic Side of Metabolic Syndrome and Laminitis with Dr. Elaine Norton
Dr. Elaine Norton discusses her extensive research into the heritability of equine metabolic syndrome in various breeds of horses, and how that relates to the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis - whic…
Boot Fitting for Professionals with Sara Hunt
Sara Hunt, hoofcare provider and boot fit expert based in San Diego, CA, talks about incorporating boot fitting and sales into a hoofcare business. We discuss boot brands, tips and tricks for finding…
How Saddle Fit Affects Soundness with Terri Beecher
Terri Beecher talks about how incorrect saddle fit can inhibit movement and ultimately affect hoof balance and soundness. Also discussed are considerations in saddle fit for weaker backs, and adjustm…
Hoof Boots for the "Difficult-to-Fit" Feet with Sara Hunt
Sara Hunt, PHCP member and hoofcare provider, talks about tips and tricks for fitting hoof boots on less-than-perfect hooves. We talk about how to know your hoof boots fit well, how to adjust them fo…
Navicular Isn't the End: Rehabbing Horses to Soundness
Making Hoofcare a Positive Experience with Adele Shaw
The Ins and Outs of Hoof Abscesses with Dr. Neal Valk
Dr. Neal Valk talks about hoof abscesses in horses: what causes them and how to treat them. We discuss how the health of the foot comes into play, and what we can address to prevent abscessing in the…
