Scott Morrison, DVM

No horse is perfect, but many athletic horses can perform up to their potential with proper shoeing. Scott Morrison, DVM, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, discusses a variety of hoof and conformation problems and shoeing solutions.

The foot is a common source of lameness. Understanding the way the horse’s foot—especially the heel area--is designed to absorb impact and what can go wrong can assist you in avoiding lameness.