The negative palmar angle
We sometimes hear about a negative palmar angle. Is it a serious hoof problem? how can it be treated? Jason Thouvenot, farrier based in France, agreed to answer Ekico’s questions on this subject. What is a negative palmar angle? We
Are the connected boots Tendiboots™ able to detect small changes in the gait signature of horses?
The ability of the connected boots Tendiboots™ to detect the gait signature specific to each horse was demonstrated in 2018. Indeed, during this study, Ekico’s smart boots were able to recognize more than 9 times out of 10 which gait
Flat hooves & hoof cracks management
Specialized in the follow-up of the sport horse – in particular dressage -, Pierre Martinuzzi has agreed to tell us how he takes care of horses suffering from common foot problems, benign or not, and sometimes requiring the assistance of
The ethological approach of the competitive horse
A reactive horse is currently the sport horse par excellence. But do not confuse reactivity and hypersensitivity, harmful for the animal! Let’s take stock with Caroline Godin, training and owner’s stable manager at Haras de la Cense (France) : how
Tendiboots™ during orthopedic examinations: What is the vision of horse owners?
This interview was conducted with Dr. Gonzalo de la Peña Gispert. Based in Ibiza, Spain, Dr. Gonzalo de la Peña Gispert specializes in monitoring horse locomotion and detecting lameness. Equipped with Tendiboots™ connected boots, he shares with us how this
Horse locomotion analysis with the connected boots Tendiboots™
At the head of his own activity since 2007 (Horsevet Team), Dr. Riba de Ave travels around Portugal to ensure the follow-up of the sport horses in his charge. Passionate about the biomechanical functioning of the horse, he has integrated
The collaboration between equine veterinarians and farriers
It is not a surprise, horse locomotion and good hoof health are closely linked! The farrier takes care of the trimmings and the follow-up of the shoeing, while the veterinarian ensures the proper locomotor follow-up of the horse and assesses
Farrier seed with Marion Chassagne
A new wind is blowing in the field of farriery! Connected, feminized, or even users of new communication tools, the new generations trained in farriery combine traditional craftsmanship with the codes of modernity. Marion Chassagne, an apprentice farrier in the
Analyzing limb malformation with Alexandre Legrand
New challenge for Alexandre Legrand, farrier from the North of France (59), and the Equitom equine clinic (Belgium). Essential for the health, well-being and performance of horses, the collaboration between farriers and veterinarians is always interesting to analyze. Focus on