Hoof care is one of those controversial topics – like equine dentistry – where, in addition to the barefoot vs shoes debate, multiple approaches and differing opinions about hoof care abound.
We have invited a senior veterinarian – one who has devoted most of his career to collaborating closely with hoof care practitioners – to help us unpack these issues. During what promises to be an enlightening conversation with Dr. Haussler, our guest collaborator Dr. Dick Mansmann will share his insights about hoof care, teamwork, and communication. And about educating and empowering the horse owner whom he considers to be the leader of the care team.
Community Gatherings are one-hour conversations between Dr. Haussler and his guest collaborators, followed by 30 minutes discussion with attendees. Lifetime access to replays.
Where is Equine Podiatry Today? — A Veterinarian’s Perspective (Richard A. Mansmann, VMD, PhD, hon. DACVIM-LA)
Why Objective Hoof Analysis Matters — Why HoofmApp Should Be Standard Practice (Yogi Sharp, The Equine Documentalist)
Whole Horse Hoof Care (by Ida Hammer, founder and instructor Mackinaw Dells 2 Whole Horse Hoof Care)
Improving Communication with Hoof Care Practitioners – A Veterinarian’s Perspective (Jennifer A. Miller-Bailey, DVM, MS, CVA)
Hoof Care in Canada — Canadian Equine Hoof Care Association (CEHCA) (Rachel Gedaliya, president)
Supporting the Equine with Hoof Issues — the Team Approach (Kathy Coleman, Director of Education
Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP))
Mansmann, R. A., & vom Orde, K. (2011). How one farrier and one veterinarian have worked together for 8 years. In Proceedings of the NAVC Conference 2011: Large Animal – Equine (pp. 152–154). Orlando, FL: North American Veterinary Community.
O’Grady, S. E., Parks, A. W., Redden, R. F., & Turner, T. A. (2007). Podiatry terminology. Equine Veterinary Education, 19(5), 263–271.
Moyer, W. A., Werner, H. W., O’Grady, S. E., & Ridley, J. T. (2018). The veterinary-farrier relationship: Establishing and sustaining a mutually beneficial liaison. Equine Veterinary Education, 30(11), 573–575.
Mansmann, R. A. (2019). Additional ideas concerning the veterinarian-farrier relationship. Equine Veterinary Education, 31(12), 672.
Mansmann, R. A., James, S., Blikslager, A. T., & vom Orde, K. (2010). Long Toes in the Hind Feet and Pain in the Gluteal Region: An Observational Study of 77 Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 30(12), 720–726.
Mansmann, R. A., & Burnette, J. E. (2004). Is There a Relationship Between Stallion Advertisement Pictures and Foot Conformation? Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 25(1), 38–40.
Mansmann, R. A. (2002). The Dreaded Shoeing Prescription Thumbtacked to the Boarder Barn Bulletin Board. Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice, 1(4), 286–289.
Werner, H. W. (2012). The Importance of Therapeutic Farriery in Equine Practice. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, 28(2), 263–281.
Read, E. K. (2025). No matter what you call it, we need it: teaching, mentoring, and practicing spectrum of care. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 263(S3).
Books
Healthy Hooves: The Equus Guide to Understanding Your Horse’s Feet and Keeping Them Sound
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