The Link Between Hoof and Joint Health for Horses

Updated November 11, 2025

In this video, SmartEquine Hoof Health Consultant, Danvers Child, CJF, touches on the link between hoof and joint health in horses and where supplements may come into the mix. Danvers briefly explains other components of a horse’s health that may contribute to poor hoof quality, such as the biomechanics of a horse’s footfall. Danvers says the more owners can do to support their horse’s joint health, the more they are promoting hoof health.

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