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Nail bind / nail prick

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Rosie Owen


Nail bind / nail prick

Foot problems are a common cause of lameness in the horse, accounting for 90% of all forelimb lameness problems. However, the importance of meticulous care of horse's feet is often overlooked by owners. Neglected feet can develop many conditions which, if left untreated, can result in severe lameness with subsequent loss of use of your horse.

Nail prick is usually immediately evident following shoeing
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