Your horse's feet are some of the most important structures contributing to his performance ability, and most people do what they can to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong ...

A DeLeon Springs woman remained jailed Friday on accusations she did not properly care for three malnourished horses found with cracked hooves and diarrhea, Volusia County sheriff's deputies said.

Lameness caused by quarter cracks is a nemesis of horses and owners, and treatment is often a complex and time-consuming process. At the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, ...

For the past month, Steve Specht, Santa Rosa's most successful horse trainer, has been thinking about the possible scenarios for today's $50,000 Luther Burbank Handicap. Sometimes he envisions his ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- International Star was scratched from the Kentucky Derby early Saturday, leaving 18 horses to run for the roses. Owner Ken Ramsey said a problem was discovered in the colt's left ...

Even a crack in his front right hoof didn't keep Girvin from training this week for the biggest race of his life. Girvin, who is starting in the No. 7 post at Saturday's 143rd Kentucky Derby at ...